Yannis vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yannis

Boy #3,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Mediterranean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,952
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
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

Yannis Rank #3,952
Petar Rank #6,347

Yannis is more popular, ranked #3952 vs #6347 for Petar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yannis or Petar more popular?

Yannis is more popular, ranked #3952 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Yannis and Petar mean?

Yannis means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Yannis and Petar boy or girl names?

Yannis is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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