Petra vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Petra

Girl #1,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Petra Rank #1,484

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1484 for Petra.

Is Petra or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Petra and Richard mean?

Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Petra and Richard boy or girl names?

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