Annette vs Petra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Annette

Girl #1,304 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English German Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,304
Total SSA Count
176
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nettie

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Petra

Girl #1,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

German Czech Scandinavian Dutch Eastern European Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,484
Total SSA Count
147
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pet, Petie

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Popularity Comparison

Annette Rank #1,304
Petra Rank #1,484

Annette is more popular, ranked #1304 vs #1484 for Petra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Annette ___

  • Annette Marie
  • Annette Louise
  • Annette Claire
  • Annette Renee
  • Annette Nicole
  • Annette Simone

Petra ___

  • Petra Anne
  • Petra Louise
  • Petra Maria
  • Petra Elena
  • Petra Claire
  • Petra Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Annette

Colette Suzette Henri Pierre Madeleine

If you choose Petra

Klaus Helena Markus Liesel Tomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Annette or Petra more popular?

Annette is more popular, ranked #1304 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Annette and Petra mean?

Annette means "grace, favor" (Hebrew via French origin). Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Annette and Petra boy or girl names?

Annette is primarily a girl name. Petra is primarily a girl name.

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