Petar vs Nuri

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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Nuri

Boy #4,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my fire, my light"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Arabic Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,608
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Petar Rank #6,347
Nuri Rank #4,608

Nuri is more popular, ranked #4608 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petar or Nuri more popular?

Nuri is more popular, ranked #4608 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Petar and Nuri mean?

Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Nuri means "my fire, my light" (Hebrew origin).

Are Petar and Nuri boy or girl names?

Petar is primarily a boy name. Nuri is primarily a boy name.

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