Gender: Male
Origin: Greek, Australian
Meaning: Rock or stone, Stone
Pronunciation: PEH-troh, /ˈpɛtroʊ/, P EH T R OW
Popularity Rank: #7,647
Derived from the Greek name Petros, meaning 'rock' or 'stone'. It is the Greek equivalent of the name Peter.
The name Petro is of Greek, Australian origin and means Rock or stone, Stone. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Petro is commonly found in South Africa, Italy, United States of America, and 79 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: PEH-troh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpɛtroʊ/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P EH T R OW
P: Pronounce as in "pig" (P IH G)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Petro is recorded 7,095 times globally, ranking it as the 7,647th most common name worldwide.
Petro is most prevalent in South Africa, with 3,823 occurrences, making it the 531th most popular name in the country.
In Albania, the name Petro is found among 1 in every 341 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #531 | 1 : 613 |
| Italy | #2,343 | 1 : 1,476 |
| United States of America | #10,117 | 1 : 9,001 |
| Albania | #527 | 1 : 341 |
| Spain | #3,531 | 1 : 3,391 |
| Netherlands | #3,283 | 1 : 2,432 |
| Greece | #683 | 1 : 782 |
| Germany | #3,793 | 1 : 3,304 |
| France | #9,277 | 1 : 11,748 |
| Finland | #1,102 | 1 : 1,201 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Petro from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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