Petra vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Petra

Girl #1,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Petra Rank #1,484

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1484 for Petra.

Is Petra or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Petra and Gideon mean?

Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Petra and Gideon boy or girl names?

Petra is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.