Odessa vs Petra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,586
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dessie, Desi, Odie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Odessa Rank #1,586
Petra Rank #1,484

Petra is more popular, ranked #1484 vs #1586 for Odessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Odessa ___

  • Odessa Rose
  • Odessa Grace
  • Odessa Mae
  • Odessa Claire
  • Odessa June
  • Odessa Elise

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 Odessa

Penelope Calliope Cassius Leander Persephone

If you choose Petra

Klaus Helena Markus Liesel Tomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odessa or Petra more popular?

Petra is more popular, ranked #1484 compared to Odessa at #1586 in the United States.

What do Odessa and Petra mean?

Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin). Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Odessa and Petra boy or girl names?

Odessa is primarily a girl name. Petra is primarily a girl name.

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