Liam 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

Liam Rank #1
Petra Rank #1,484

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1484 for Petra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Petra

Klaus Helena Markus Liesel Tomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Petra more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Liam and Petra mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Liam and Petra boy or girl names?

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

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