Petra vs Theodore

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

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Popularity Comparison

Petra Rank #1,484
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1484 for Petra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Petra ___

  • Petra Anne
  • Petra Louise
  • Petra Maria
  • Petra Elena
  • Petra Claire
  • Petra Grace

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Petra

Klaus Helena Markus Liesel Tomas

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Petra or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Petra and Theodore mean?

Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Petra and Theodore boy or girl names?

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

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