Richard vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #403 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Brazilian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Pedro Rank #403

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

Is Richard or Pedro more popular?

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

What do Richard and Pedro mean?

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

Are Richard and Pedro boy or girl names?

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