Vir vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vir

Boy #5,051 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hero, brave man"

Origin: Sanskrit vira

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Punjabi Latin-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,051
Total SSA Count
20
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

Vir Rank #5,051
Petar Rank #6,347

Vir is more popular, ranked #5051 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vir or Petar more popular?

Vir is more popular, ranked #5051 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Vir and Petar mean?

Vir means "hero, brave man" (Sanskrit vira origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Vir and Petar boy or girl names?

Vir is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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