Pedro vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pedro

Boy #403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Brazilian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Pedro Rank #403

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #403 for Pedro.

Is Pedro or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Pedro and Richard mean?

Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Pedro and Richard boy or girl names?

Pedro is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.