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Philip vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Philip Rank #522
Pedro Rank #403

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #522 for Philip.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Philip or Pedro more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Philip and Pedro mean?

Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Philip and Pedro boy or girl names?

Philip is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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