Charlotte vs Petra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Petra Rank #1,484

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1484 for Petra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Petra

Klaus Helena Markus Liesel Tomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Petra more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Petra mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Charlotte and Petra boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Petra is primarily a girl name.

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