Gender: Male
Origin: Latin, Arthurian Legend
Meaning: Stone, Rock
Pronunciation: PEH-truhs, /ˈpiːtrʊs/, P EH T R AH S
Popularity Rank: #7,559
Petrus is a Latin variant of the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock". It is commonly associated with the biblical figure Saint Peter, who was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus.
The name Petrus is of Latin, Arthurian Legend origin and means Stone, Rock. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Petrus is commonly found in South Africa, Namibia, Malaysia, and 62 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: PEH-truhs
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈpiːtrʊs/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: P EH T R AH S
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)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Petrus is recorded 7,202 times globally, ranking it as the 7,559th most common name worldwide.
Petrus is most prevalent in South Africa, with 4,025 occurrences, making it the 496th most popular name in the country.
In Namibia, the name Petrus is found among 1 in every 102 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #496 | 1 : 583 |
| Namibia | #10 | 1 : 102 |
| Malaysia | #2,123 | 1 : 3,258 |
| Netherlands | #3,211 | 1 : 2,357 |
| Italy | #7,553 | 1 : 7,532 |
| Finland | #870 | 1 : 809 |
| Belgium | #3,483 | 1 : 3,438 |
| France | #11,561 | 1 : 15,711 |
| Sweden | #1,266 | 1 : 1,218 |
| Brazil | #7,470 | 1 : 12,115 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Petrus from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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