Petar vs Vir

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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Vir

Boy #5,051 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hero, brave man"

Origin: Sanskrit vira

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi Latin-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,051
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Petar Rank #6,347
Vir Rank #5,051

Vir is more popular, ranked #5051 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petar or Vir more popular?

Vir is more popular, ranked #5051 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Petar and Vir mean?

Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Vir means "hero, brave man" (Sanskrit vira origin).

Are Petar and Vir boy or girl names?

Petar is primarily a boy name. Vir is primarily a boy name.

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