Pedro vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pedro

Boy #403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Pedro Rank #403

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #403 for Pedro.

Is Pedro or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Pedro and Paul mean?

Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Pedro and Paul boy or girl names?

Pedro is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.