Brent Petro

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Brent Petro — English
135K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Brent Petro is a name that combines English origins. The first name Brent is a masculine given name of English origin. Brent is an Old English given name and surname. The place name can be from Celtic words meaning "holy one" (if it refers to the River Brent), or "high place", literally, "from a steep hill" (if it refers to the villages in Somerset and Devon). The surname often indicates that one's ancestors lived in a place called Brent. Brent has also become a regularly used given name in some countries, being among the thousand most common names for boys born in the United States since 1933. The surname Petro: Petro Balabuyev (1931–2007), Ukrainian airplane designer, engineer and professor, lead designer of many Antonov airplanes Petro Doroshenko (1627–1698), Cossack political and military leader, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (1665–1672) and a Russian voyevoda (governor) Petro Drevchenko (1863–1934), Ukrainian bandurist Petro Dyachenko (1895–1965), Ukrainian military commander Petro Dyminskyi (born 1954), Ukrainian politician, businessman and former footballer Petro Franko (1890–1941), Ukrainian educator and author Petro Georgiou (1947–2025), Australian politician Petro Goga, Chairman of the Constit. Brent is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 135K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Brent reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Brent

English

Brent is an Old English given name and surname. The place name can be from Celtic words meaning "holy one" (if it refers to the River Brent), or "high place", literally, "from a steep hill" (if it refers to the villages in Somerset and Devon). The surname often indicates that one's ancestors lived in a place called Brent. Brent has also become a regularly used given name in some countries, being among the thousand most common names for boys born in the United States since 1933.

Surname: Petro

English

Petro Balabuyev (1931–2007), Ukrainian airplane designer, engineer and professor, lead designer of many Antonov airplanes Petro Doroshenko (1627–1698), Cossack political and military leader, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (1665–1672) and a Russian voyevoda (governor) Petro Drevchenko (1863–1934), Ukrainian bandurist Petro Dyachenko (1895–1965), Ukrainian military commander Petro Dyminskyi (born 1954), Ukrainian politician, businessman and former footballer Petro Franko (1890–1941), Ukrainian educator and author Petro Georgiou (1947–2025), Australian politician Petro Goga, Chairman of the Constit.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Brent is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Brent by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Brent Petro

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Brent Petro:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Brent?
The first name Brent originates from English. Brent is an Old English given name and surname. The place name can be from Celtic words meaning "holy one" (if it refers to the River Brent), or "high place", literally, "from a steep hill" (if it refers to the villages in Somerset and Devon). The surname often indicates that one's ancestors lived in a place called Brent. Brent has also become a regularly used given name in some countries, being among the thousand most common names for boys born in the United States since 1933.
When was Brent most popular?
The name Brent reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Petro?
The surname Petro originates from English. Petro Balabuyev (1931–2007), Ukrainian airplane designer, engineer and professor, lead designer of many Antonov airplanes Petro Doroshenko (1627–1698), Cossack political and military leader, Hetman of Right-bank Ukraine (1665–1672) and a Russian voyevoda (governor) Petro Drevchenko (1863–1934), Ukrainian bandurist Petro Dyachenko (1895–1965), Ukrainian military commander Petro Dyminskyi (born 1954), Ukrainian politician, businessman and former footballer Petro Franko (1890–1941), Ukrainian educator and author Petro Georgiou (1947–2025), Australian politician Petro Goga, Chairman of the Constit.
How common is the surname Petro?
The surname Petro is shared by approximately 6K people worldwide.
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