James vs Petra

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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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

James Rank #5
Petra Rank #1,484

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1484 for Petra.

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

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Petra

Klaus Helena Markus Liesel Tomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Petra more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do James and Petra mean?

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

Are James and Petra boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Petra is primarily a girl name.

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