James vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Petar Rank #6,347

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #6347 for Petar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Petar

Marija Ana Stefan Nikola Katarina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Petar more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do James and Petar mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are James and Petar boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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