Dove vs Petra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dove

Girl #1,632 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dove bird, symbol of peace and love"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,632
Total SSA Count
127
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dove Rank #1,632
Petra Rank #1,484

Petra is more popular, ranked #1484 vs #1632 for Dove.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dove ___

  • Dove Anne
  • Dove Marie
  • Dove Elise
  • Dove Rose
  • Dove Grace
  • Dove Celeste

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 Dove

Wren Lark Hawk Robin Sparrow

If you choose Petra

Klaus Helena Markus Liesel Tomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dove or Petra more popular?

Petra is more popular, ranked #1484 compared to Dove at #1632 in the United States.

What do Dove and Petra mean?

Dove means "dove bird, symbol of peace and love" (Old English origin). Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Dove and Petra boy or girl names?

Dove is primarily a girl name. Petra is primarily a girl name.

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