Erich vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Scandinavian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,905
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Petar

Boy #6,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Macedonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,347
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Erich Rank #5,905
Petar Rank #6,347

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erich or Petar more popular?

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Erich and Petar mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Erich and Petar boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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