Arshad vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arshad

Boy #6,369 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"most pious, most rightly guided"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,369
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arsh

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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
Nicknames
Peca, Petar

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Popularity Comparison

Arshad Rank #6,369
Petar Rank #6,347

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 vs #6369 for Arshad.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arshad ___

  • Arshad Ali
  • Arshad Hassan
  • Arshad Omar
  • Arshad Zain
  • Arshad Bilal
  • Arshad Tariq

Petar ___

  • Petar Marko
  • Petar Ivan
  • Petar Stefan
  • Petar Nikola
  • Petar Luka
  • Petar Djordje

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arshad

Farhan Imran Zara Ayesha Fatima

If you choose Petar

Marija Ana Stefan Nikola Katarina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arshad or Petar more popular?

Petar is more popular, ranked #6347 compared to Arshad at #6369 in the United States.

What do Arshad and Petar mean?

Arshad means "most pious, most rightly guided" (Arabic origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Arshad and Petar boy or girl names?

Arshad is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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