Boy name
Petros name meaning
“rock; stone”
Petros means “rock” or “stone.” It comes directly from the Greek word petros and is the source of European forms including Peter and Pierre. Used for boys in Türkiye, the name evokes a natural piece of rock and connects these related names through their shared Greek origin.
What does Petros mean?
Rock; stone
In Turkish: kaya; taş
Petros preserves the Greek form of the rock-name family. Its historical connection with the apostle Peter gives it a place in religious texts and historical narratives; Turkish Petrus is closely related, while other European languages have developed forms with different sounds.
Origin of the name Petros
From Greek petros, meaning rock or stone; it is the source form behind Peter, Pierre, and related European names.
How to pronounce Petros
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /petɾos/ |
Is Petros a boy’s name?
Yes, Petros is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Petros does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Names with related meanings
- Toprak♂The earth that nourishes plants
- Arden♂High place, elevated land
- Kaya♂♀A large, solid mass of rock
- Mervan♂A name associated with hard stone or flint
- Zınar♂Rock
- Ekim♂♀October
- Bektaş♂Firm stone, enduring stone
- Zübeyir♂A small, solid stone
- Bedros♂Rock, solid stone
- Oytun♂Low-lying ground
- Yorgo♂One who works the land
- Aktaş♂White stone
Famous people named Petros
- Petros Markaris · b. 1937
FAQ about the name Petros
What is the meaning of Petros?
Petros means “rock; stone”. From Greek petros, meaning rock or stone; it is the source form behind Peter, Pierre, and related European names.
Is Petros a boy’s name?
Yes, Petros is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Petros in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Petros nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Petros?
Petros is of Greek origin.
How many syllables does Petros have?
Petros has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Petros?
Petros does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Petros?
Notable people named Petros include Petros Markaris.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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