Oliver vs Petros

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Petros

Boy #5,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Cypriot Eastern Orthodox Armenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,890
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pete, Petro

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Petros Rank #5,890

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #5890 for Petros.

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

Petros ___

  • Petros Alexandros
  • Petros Dimitris
  • Petros Nikos
  • Petros Emmanuel
  • Petros Andreas
  • Petros Vasilis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Petros

Nikos Alexandros Eleni Maria Dimitris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Petros more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Petros at #5890 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Petros mean?

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

Are Oliver and Petros boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Petros is primarily a boy name.

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