Petar vs Yates

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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Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,699
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Petar Rank #6,347
Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petar or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Petar and Yates mean?

Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Petar and Yates boy or girl names?

Petar is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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