Petrus Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationPEH-trus / ˈpɛtrəs

Latin; Greek

Meaning

Rock; stone

Historical & Cultural Background

Petrus is derived from the Latin word 'petra', meaning rock or stone. It is a name historically associated with Saint Peter, one of Jesus Christ's apostles, who is often regarded as the rock upon which the Christian Church was built. The name has been used in various cultures and languages, often in religious contexts. Petrus has also been a common name in medieval Europe, particularly among Christians.

Trend Summary

The name Petrus has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity.

Similar Names

PetranPetrosPetrinaPetuniaPetrickPetraPetruska

Variants

  • Petr
  • Petrie

International Variants

  • Pietro (Italian)
  • Pierre (French)
  • Pedro (Spanish)
  • Petar (Croatian)
  • Petras (Lithuanian)

Famous people named Petrus

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Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Petrus was first seen in the United States in 2012. Petrus has ranked as high as #1376 nationally, which occurred in 2012, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Petrus has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Petrus

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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
20125