Marcos vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marcos

Boy #483 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, consecrated to the god of war"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#483
Total SSA Count
639
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Marcos Rank #483
Pedro Rank #403

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #483 for Marcos.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marcos or Pedro more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Marcos at #483 in the United States.

What do Marcos and Pedro mean?

Marcos means "of Mars, consecrated to the god of war" (Latin origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Marcos and Pedro boy or girl names?

Marcos is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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