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Rio vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rio

Boy #517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"river"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#517
Total SSA Count
591
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Rio Rank #517
Pedro Rank #403

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #517 for Rio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rio or Pedro more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Rio at #517 in the United States.

What do Rio and Pedro mean?

Rio means "river" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Rio and Pedro boy or girl names?

Rio is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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