Oliver vs Petar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Petar

Boy #6,347 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Serbian Croatian Bulgarian Macedonian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,347
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Peca, Petar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Petar Rank #6,347

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #6347 for Petar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Petar ___

  • Petar Marko
  • Petar Ivan
  • Petar Stefan
  • Petar Nikola
  • Petar Luka
  • Petar Djordje

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Petar

Marija Ana Stefan Nikola Katarina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Petar more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Petar mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Oliver and Petar boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Petar is primarily a boy name.

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