Manu vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Manu

Boy #5,342 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bird, free spirit"

Origin: Maori/Polynesian

Cultural Roots

Maori Hawaiian Indian French Spanish Polynesian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,342
Total SSA Count
18
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

Manu Rank #5,342
Petar Rank #6,347

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manu or Petar more popular?

Manu is more popular, ranked #5342 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Manu and Petar mean?

Manu means "bird, free spirit" (Maori/Polynesian origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Manu and Petar boy or girl names?

Manu is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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