Kay vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,417
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
1
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

Kay Rank #6,417
Petar Rank #6,347

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 vs #6417 for Kay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kay or Petar more popular?

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Kay and Petar mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Kay and Petar boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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