Greta vs Petra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

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Girl #1,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Greta Rank #856

Petra Rank #1,484

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #1484 for Petra.

Is Greta or Petra more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Greta and Petra mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Greta and Petra boy or girl names?

Greta is primarily a girl name. Petra is primarily a girl name.