Shah vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shah

Boy #6,038 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, emperor, ruler"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Pakistani Indian Central Asian Bangladeshi

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,038
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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Popularity Comparison

Shah Rank #6,038
Petar Rank #6,347

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shah or Petar more popular?

Shah is more popular, ranked #6038 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Shah and Petar mean?

Shah means "king, emperor, ruler" (Persian origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Shah and Petar boy or girl names?

Shah is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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