Petar vs Xian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xian

Boy #6,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"immortal, celestial sage"

Origin: Chinese Taoist

Cultural Roots

Chinese Taiwanese Chinese diaspora

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,224
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Petar Rank #6,347
Xian Rank #6,224

Xian is more popular, ranked #6224 vs #6347 for Petar.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Petar ___

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

Xian ___

  • Xian Alexander
  • Xian James
  • Xian River
  • Xian Cole
  • Xian Wei
  • Xian Ming

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Petar

Marija Ana Stefan Nikola Katarina

If you choose Xian

Wei Ming Lin Jin Zara

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petar or Xian more popular?

Xian is more popular, ranked #6224 compared to Petar at #6347 in the United States.

What do Petar and Xian mean?

Petar means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Xian means "immortal, celestial sage" (Chinese Taoist origin).

Are Petar and Xian boy or girl names?

Petar is primarily a boy name. Xian is primarily a boy name.

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