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BoyAncient Greek origin2 syllables

Petro

Meaning: “stone, rock”

About the name Petro

Petro is a boy name with Ancient Greek roots, meaning “stone, rock”. It is related to Peter, which is where the meaning comes from.

It has a unique feel. Fewer than 5 US babies of either sex received it in 2025, so it's very rare right now. Its peak year since 1940 was 1971. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Petro were boys.

Etymology

Equivalent to Peter, which comes from Ancient Greek, meaning “stone, rock”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Petro”, “Peter”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
Not ranked
In 2015
#13535
Babies in 2025
Under 5

Popularity of Petro, 1940–2025

03681119401960198020002020
BoysBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.