Kosta vs Petros

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kosta

Boy #5,916 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"constant, steadfast"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Greek Bulgarian Serbian Macedonian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,916
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kos

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Petros

Boy #5,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern Orthodox Armenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,890
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pete, Petro

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Popularity Comparison

Kosta Rank #5,916
Petros Rank #5,890

Petros is more popular, ranked #5890 vs #5916 for Kosta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kosta ___

  • Kosta Alexander
  • Kosta Dmitri
  • Kosta Ivan
  • Kosta Lev
  • Kosta Mihai
  • Kosta Stefan

Petros ___

  • Petros Alexandros
  • Petros Dimitris
  • Petros Nikos
  • Petros Emmanuel
  • Petros Andreas
  • Petros Vasilis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kosta

Niko Dmitri Petra Sonya Mila

If you choose Petros

Nikos Alexandros Eleni Maria Dimitris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kosta or Petros more popular?

Petros is more popular, ranked #5890 compared to Kosta at #5916 in the United States.

What do Kosta and Petros mean?

Kosta means "constant, steadfast" (Latin origin). Petros means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Kosta and Petros boy or girl names?

Kosta is primarily a boy name. Petros is primarily a boy name.

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