Petre Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationPEH-treh / ˈpɛ.trɛ

Latin; Romanian

Meaning

Latin: rock; Romanian: stone

Historical & Cultural Background

Petre is a variant of the name Peter, which has roots in the Latin word 'petra', meaning rock. The name has been widely used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint Peter, one of Jesus' apostles. In Romania, Petre is a common given name and is often associated with traditional and religious significance.

Similar Names

PetrPetroPietroPedroPierrePeytonPaxtonParker

Variants

  • Petru

International Variants

  • Petr (Czech); Pietro (Italian); Pierre (French); Pedro (Spanish)

Famous people named Petre

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Fictional characters named Petre

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Petre was first seen in the United States in 1970. Petre has ranked as high as #1118 nationally, which occurred in 1970, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Petre has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Petre

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
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