Petra vs Greta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Petra

Girl #1,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

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Petra Rank #1,484

Greta Rank #856

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #1484 for Petra.

Is Petra or Greta more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Petra and Greta mean?

Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin).

Are Petra and Greta boy or girl names?

Petra is primarily a girl name. Greta is primarily a girl name.