Janson vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janson

Boy #4,740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jan"

Origin: Scandinavian/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Dutch American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,740
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Janson Rank #4,740
Petar Rank #6,347

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janson or Petar more popular?

Janson is more popular, ranked #4740 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Janson and Petar mean?

Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Janson and Petar boy or girl names?

Janson is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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