Petar vs Nilson

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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Nilson

Boy #6,413 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion"

Origin: Old Norse/Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,413
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Petar Rank #6,347
Nilson Rank #6,413

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 vs #6413 for Nilson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petar or Nilson more popular?

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 compared to Nilson at #6413 in the United States.

What do Petar and Nilson mean?

Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Nilson means "Son of Nils (Neil); son of the champion" (Old Norse/Scandinavian origin).

Are Petar and Nilson boy or girl names?

Petar is primarily a boy name. Nilson is primarily a boy name.

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