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Roberto vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roberto

Boy #554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame, shining glory"

Origin: Germanic Hrodebert

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#554
Total SSA Count
538
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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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

Roberto Rank #554
Pedro Rank #403

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #554 for Roberto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Roberto or Pedro more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Roberto at #554 in the United States.

What do Roberto and Pedro mean?

Roberto means "bright fame, shining glory" (Germanic Hrodebert origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Roberto and Pedro boy or girl names?

Roberto is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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