Pedro vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pedro

Boy #403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Pedro Rank #403

Alex Rank #205

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

Is Pedro or Alex more popular?

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

What do Pedro and Alex mean?

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

Are Pedro and Alex boy or girl names?

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