The baby name Petr is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Czech IPA /ˈpɛtr̩/ (approx. 'PEH-tr' with a syllabic r); anglicized equivalent: /ˈpiːtər/ ('PEE-ter').
The baby name Petr is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Czech IPA /ˈpɛtr̩/ (approx. 'PEH-tr' with a syllabic r); anglicized equivalent: /ˈpiːtər/ ('PEE-ter').
Petr is Czech, Slavic in Origin.
Petr is the Czech and Slovak form of Peter, from Greek Petros "stone, rock," translating the Aramaic Kephas bestowed on the apostle Simon. Through Christian naming traditions, it spread across Europe and entered medieval Bohemia and Moravia, remaining a durable favorite - especially in the 19th-20th centuries. Notable Czech bearers include architect Petr Parléř (Peter Parler), religious thinker Petr Chelčický, and poet Petr Bezruč, anchoring the name in the region’s cultural history.
Variants and cognates include Peter (English, German), Pierre (French), Pietro/Piero (Italian), Pedro (Spanish/Portuguese), Petar (South Slavic), Piotr (Polish), Pyotr (Russian), Petro (Ukrainian), Petros (Greek), and Petru/Petre (Romanian). Common diminutives are Péťa and Petřík in Czech, Peťo and Peťko in Slovak; the feminine is Petra. Meaning "rock," Petr carries connotations of steadfastness and reliability with strong saintly pedigree and pan-European familiarity.
| Petr Čech Petr Čech is a famous Czech athlete best known for his career as a professional football goalkeeper. He played for top clubs like Chelsea and Arsenal, winning numerous titles including the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2012. Čech is also recognized for his distinctive headgear, which he wore following a head injury in 2006. | Petr Pavel Petr Pavel is a Czech politician known for serving as the President of the Czech Republic. Before his presidency, he had a distinguished career in the military, including serving as the Chief of the General Staff of the Czech Army and later as the Chairman of the NATO Military Committee. | Petr Fiala Petr Fiala is a Czech politician who became the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic in 2021. He is a member of the Civic Democratic Party and has played a significant role in Czech politics. Before his political career, he was a respected academic and served as the Minister of Education, Youth and Sports. |
| Petr Nečas Petr Nečas is a Czech politician best known for serving as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic from 2010 to 2013. His tenure was marked by efforts to implement austerity measures and tackle corruption, although his time in office ended amid a political scandal. | Petr Eben Petr Eben was a Czech musician known for his exceptional compositions, particularly in the realm of organ music. He gained fame for works like 'Laudes,' 'Job,' and 'The Labyrinth of the World and the Paradise of the Heart.' His music often combined traditional Czech elements with modern techniques. | Petr Sýkora Petr Sýkora is a former professional ice hockey player from the Czech Republic, best known for his time in the NHL where he played for teams like the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins. He won the Stanley Cup twice, once with the Devils in 2000 and again with the Penguins in 2009. |
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petr | Forman | Věra Křesadlová | singer | ★★★★★ | Miloš Forman | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #1 | 35,082 | 6,530 |
| CZ | 0 | #1 | 2,340 | 3,154 | |
| IR | 0 | #1 | 2,320 | 4,221 | |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #3 | 35,106 | 10,162 |
| MD | 0 | #34 | 1 | 434 | |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #68 | 2,265 | 12,621 |
| MD | Boys | 0 | #70 | 11 | 756 |
| KZ | 0 | #91 | 4 | 1,452 | |
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| GE | Boys | 0 | #110 | 1 | 2,055 |
| EE | Boys | 0 | #120 | 6 | 2,087 |
| KZ | Boys | 0 | #129 | 228 | 6,578 |
| AZ | Boys | 0 | #131 | 1 | 1,400 |
| RU | 0 | #133 | 58 | 3,641 | |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| EE | Girls | 0 | #142 | 1 | 1,888 |
| LT | Boys | 0 | #145 | 7 | 2,166 |
| RS | Boys | 0 | #153 | 2 | 2,277 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #154 | 1 | 4,685 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #173 | 2 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #177 | 3 | 4,064 |
| AE | 0 | #185 | 3 | 10,220 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #210 | 2 | 3,402 |
| PL | 0 | #211 | 2 | 2,600 | |
| BG | Boys | 0 | #215 | 6 | 3,850 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #217 | 134 | 5,378 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| PS | 0 | #225 | 2 | 5,692 | |
| EC | Boys | 0 | #246 | 1 | 3,322 |
| GH | 0 | #248 | 1 | 5,396 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| HR | Boys | 0 | #255 | 5 | 3,997 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #268 | 6 | 6,912 |
| IL | 0 | #280 | 3 | 6,291 | |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #293 | 2 | 3,687 |
| JP | Boys | 0 | #302 | 2 | 7,909 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #303 | 1 | 5,122 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #311 | 25 | 6,459 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #328 | 4 | 9,639 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #328 | 5 | 7,401 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #329 | 4 | 5,862 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #377 | 5 | 7,951 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #393 | 140 | 8,334 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #403 | 40 | 2,180 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #412 | 16 | 2,041 |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #462 | 5 | 10,523 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #466 | 33 | 11,913 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #471 | 1 | 7,952 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #507 | 4 | 10,188 |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #517 | 32 | 10,655 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #563 | 45 | 10,983 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #592 | 91 | 3,552 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| IQ | Boys | 0 | #658 | 10 | 13,071 |
| IT | 0 | #698 | 17 | 4,183 | |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #737 | 3 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #741 | 3 | 18,093 |
| SY | 0 | #766 | 2 | 11,684 | |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #805 | 2 | 18,755 |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #813 | 140 | 5,697 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #817 | 70 | 15,035 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #883 | 48 | 5,610 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #886 | 66 | 5,873 |
| United States | Boys | 2019 | #887 | 5 | 7,235 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #914 | 5 | 17,948 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #924 | 3 | 14,506 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #941 | 11 | 16,906 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,002 | 8 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 5 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,039 | 1 | 16,750 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,082 | 11 | 22,615 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,102 | 10 | 25,439 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,168 | 11 | 25,619 |
| MA | 0 | #1,193 | 7 | 20,986 | |
| TR | 0 | #1,196 | 16 | 19,440 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,229 | 6 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,232 | 5 | 25,928 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,265 | 3 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,359 | 113 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,604 | 11 | 28,008 |
Petr is popular in 64 countries — most recent births per country:
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