Petrus
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Petrus
Petrus means "stone" or "rock," derived from the Latin "petra" and ultimately from Greek "petros." The name was given to Simon Peter, the apostle of Jesus, who became the first Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, establishing its use throughout Christian tradition.
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Etymology
Petrus means "stone" or "rock," derived from the Latin "petra" and ultimately from Greek "petros." The name was given to Simon Peter, the apostle of Jesus, who became the first Pope of the Roman Catholic Church, establishing its use throughout Christian tradition.
Petrus currently ranks #13,711 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2012.
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