Petros
/P-EH-T-R-AO-S/
Rock, the foundation stone upon which the church was built — Petros is the original Greek of Peter, the name Jesus gave to Simon the fisherman when he declared 'upon this rock I will build my church.' In modern Greek Orthodox culture Petros carries the apostolic authority of the first pope and the Greek language's claim to being the original tongue of the New Testament, the words heard exactly as Jesus's followers first recorded them
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Petros is a Christian boy name of Greek origin, meaning “Rock, the foundation stone upon which the church was built — Petros is the original Greek of Peter, the name Jesus gave to Simon the fisherman when he declared 'upon this rock I will build my church.' In modern Greek Orthodox culture Petros carries the apostolic authority of the first pope and the Greek language's claim to being the original tongue of the New Testament, the words heard exactly as Jesus's followers first recorded them”.
Petros is a boy's name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families. The name means "Rock, the foundation stone upon which the church was built — Petros is the original Greek of Peter, the name Jesus gave to Simon the fisherman when he declared 'upon this rock I will build my church.' In modern Greek Orthodox culture Petros carries the apostolic authority of the first pope and the Greek language's claim to being the original tongue of the New Testament, the words heard exactly as Jesus's followers first recorded them" and belongs to the Courage cluster — names for children who will grow into bold, fearless hearts.
Common among European, Greek, Iranian families, Petros carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
The patron saint & feast day behind Petros
Many Christian names carry a patron saint and a feast day (name day) — a tradition of choosing a name for the saint a child is born near, or one the family holds dear. Petros lives in this tradition of meaning and heritage.
NameRoot connects the dots. See Petros's patron saint, its feast day, and whether it aligns with your baby's birth — alongside its full family score.
See Petros's saint & feast day →What does Petros's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Petros resonates in either tradition.
Petros's destiny number is 3 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Petros's full reading →
Does Petros go with your family's names?
Petros breaks into 6 sounds: /P-EH-T-R-AO-S/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Petros sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Petros beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Petros — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Petros
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From the same tradition
Other Christian boy names, common in European families
Sharing the same meaning
Other Christian boy names from the Courage cluster
Names that sound similar
Christian boy names that open with the same syllables as Petros
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Common questions about Petros
What does the name Petros mean?
Petros means "Rock, the foundation stone upon which the church was built — Petros is the original Greek of Peter, the name Jesus gave to Simon the fisherman when he declared 'upon this rock I will build my church.' In modern Greek Orthodox culture Petros carries the apostolic authority of the first pope and the Greek language's claim to being the original tongue of the New Testament, the words heard exactly as Jesus's followers first recorded them." It is a boy name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Christian families.
Is Petros a boy or girl name?
Petros is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Petros?
Petros is of Greek origin, used in Christian tradition, commonly among European, Greek, Iranian families.
Is Petros a Christian name?
Yes. Petros is a boy name traditionally used in Christian families, of Greek origin.
What does Petros mean in Greek?
Petros originates from Greek, where it means "Rock, the foundation stone upon which the church was built — Petros is the original Greek of Peter, the name Jesus gave to Simon the fisherman when he declared 'upon this rock I will build my church.' In modern Greek Orthodox culture Petros carries the apostolic authority of the first pope and the Greek language's claim to being the original tongue of the New Testament, the words heard exactly as Jesus's followers first recorded them."
What are common nicknames for Petros?
Common short forms of Petros include Peti, Petr.
What is the numerology of Petros?
Petros has a Pythagorean destiny number of 3 — creativity and joyful expression.
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