Petar vs Erich

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Scandinavian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,905
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Petar Rank #6,347
Erich Rank #5,905

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petar or Erich more popular?

Erich is more popular, ranked #5905 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Petar and Erich mean?

Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin).

Are Petar and Erich boy or girl names?

Petar is primarily a boy name. Erich is primarily a boy name.

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