Greta vs Petrona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

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Girl #3,456 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Latin

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Greta Rank #856

Petrona Rank #3,456

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #3456 for Petrona.

Is Greta or Petrona more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Petrona at #3456 in the United States.

What do Greta and Petrona mean?

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

Are Greta and Petrona boy or girl names?

Greta is primarily a girl name. Petrona is primarily a girl name.