Oliver 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

Oliver Rank #3
Petra Rank #1,484

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1484 for Petra.

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

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Petra

Klaus Helena Markus Liesel Tomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Petra more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Petra mean?

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

Are Oliver and Petra boy or girl names?

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

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