Petar vs Rafa

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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Rafa

Boy #5,462 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed, healing of God"

Origin: Hebrew Refa'el

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Middle Eastern Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,462
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Petar Rank #6,347
Rafa Rank #5,462

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petar or Rafa more popular?

Rafa is more popular, ranked #5462 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Petar and Rafa mean?

Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Rafa means "God has healed, healing of God" (Hebrew Refa'el origin).

Are Petar and Rafa boy or girl names?

Petar is primarily a boy name. Rafa is primarily a boy name.

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