Wiliam vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wiliam

Boy #6,634 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector, determined guardian"

Origin: Old High German Willahelm

Cultural Roots

English American French German Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,634
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Wiliam Rank #6,634
Petar Rank #6,347

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 vs #6634 for Wiliam.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wiliam or Petar more popular?

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 compared to Wiliam at #6634 in the United States.

What do Wiliam and Petar mean?

Wiliam means "resolute protector, determined guardian" (Old High German Willahelm origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Wiliam and Petar boy or girl names?

Wiliam is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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