May vs Petra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,351
Total SSA Count
168
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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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

May Rank #1,351
Petra Rank #1,484

May is more popular, ranked #1351 vs #1484 for Petra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

May ___

  • May Rose
  • May Eleanor
  • May Josephine
  • May Beatrice
  • May Louise
  • May Frances

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 May

June Pearl Iris Theodore August

If you choose Petra

Klaus Helena Markus Liesel Tomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is May or Petra more popular?

May is more popular, ranked #1351 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do May and Petra mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are May and Petra boy or girl names?

May is primarily a girl name. Petra is primarily a girl name.

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