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Petros

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Pronounced PEH-trohs /ˈpɛ.troʊs/Medium

Meaning: The Greek form of Peter — from Greek petros, 'a stone, a rock'Medium

In 30 seconds: A stone; a rock: Petros is the Greek Peter — 'a rock'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'PEH-trohs').

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningThe Greek form of Peter — from Greek petros, 'a stone, a rock'

U.S. rank (2025)#8746 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 715

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Petros is the Greek form of Peter — from Greek petros, 'a stone, a rock'. It translates the Aramaic Kepha, the name Jesus gave the apostle Simon — 'the rock' on which the Church would be built. A crisp, classic Greek name (also borne by the UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali in a related form; said 'PEH-trohs'; nickname Pet).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek and Ethiopian families. Rare, a-rock at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Peter means 'a stone, a rock' (Greek petros) — the name Jesus gave the apostle Simon, 'the rock' on which the Church would be built — Petros is its Greek form, crisp and classic (said 'PEH-trohs').

Overall data confidence 75%

Behind the Name — Petros — root etymology

Variations

PeterPietroPedro

Nicknames

Pet

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Petros mean?

Petros is the Greek Peter — 'a stone, a rock'.

How do you pronounce Petros?

It's said PEH-trohs /ˈpɛ.troʊs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Petros a boy or girl name?

Petros is a boy's name.

How popular is Petros?

Petros is a rare name in the U.S.