What origin is the name Butrus?

Butrus comes from arabic naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Butrus a popular name?

Butrus is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good sister names for Butrus?

Names from the same arabic tradition pair naturally with Butrus — for example Layla, Aaliyah, Leila. You can browse more on our arabic names page.

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Q: Is Butrus a rare name?

Yes. Butrus does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Butrus

Butrus

Boy

arabic

2 syllables

Butrus is an arabic boy's name meaning "The Arabic form of the name Peter, meaning 'rock.' It is commonly used among Arabic-speaking Christians.".

The meaning of Butrus is "The Arabic form of the name Peter, meaning 'rock.' It is commonly used among Arabic-speaking Christians." — a boy name of arabic origin. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: arabic
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

The Arabic form of the name Peter, meaning 'rock.' It is commonly used among Arabic-speaking Christians.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Butrus

Very rare in US records

What does Butrus mean?

Butrus is a boy name of arabic origin meaning "The Arabic form of the name Peter, meaning 'rock.' It is commonly used among Arabic-speaking Christians.".