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Petko

Quick answerPetko is a diminutive form of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "stone" or "rock." The name carries the same root as the Latin name Petrus and the English Peter.

Greek · Boy · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#4,608
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2020
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageSlavic
CultureBalkan
ReligionOrthodox Christianity
Letters5
Numerology22 Chaldean 8
Global rank#4,608

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Petko

Petko is a diminutive form of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "stone" or "rock." The name carries the same root as the Latin name Petrus and the English Peter.

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Etymology

Petko is a diminutive form of Peter, derived from the Greek name Petros (Πέτρος), meaning "stone" or "rock." The name carries the same root as the Latin name Petrus and the English Peter.

Petko is primarily used in Slavic cultures, particularly in Bulgarian, Serbian, and Macedonian communities, with historical prominence in Orthodox Christian regions of the Balkans.

Petko currently ranks #4,608 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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