Pedro vs Abel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pedro

Boy #403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

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Boy #220 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"breath, vapor, impermanence"

Origin: Hebrew

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Pedro Rank #403

Abel Rank #220

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 vs #403 for Pedro.

Is Pedro or Abel more popular?

Abel is more popular, ranked #220 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Pedro and Abel mean?

Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin). Abel means "breath, vapor, impermanence" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pedro and Abel boy or girl names?

Pedro is primarily a boy name. Abel is primarily a boy name.