Alessandro 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
Nicknames
Pete, Pepe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alessandro Rank #550
Pedro Rank #403

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #550 for Alessandro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alessandro ___

  • Alessandro Marco
  • Alessandro Luca
  • Alessandro Giovanni
  • Alessandro Pietro
  • Alessandro Rafael
  • Alessandro James

Pedro ___

  • Pedro Antonio
  • Pedro Luis
  • Pedro Miguel
  • Pedro Carlos
  • Pedro Rafael
  • Pedro Alejandro

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alessandro

Matteo Lorenzo Sofia Isabella Leonardo

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alessandro or Pedro more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Alessandro at #550 in the United States.

What do Alessandro and Pedro mean?

Alessandro means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Alessandro and Pedro boy or girl names?

Alessandro is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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