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Alex vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Russian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#205
Total SSA Count
1,722
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Pedro

Boy #403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#403
Total SSA Count
799
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Alex Rank #205
Pedro Rank #403

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #403 for Pedro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alex or Pedro more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Alex and Pedro mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Alex and Pedro boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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