Angelo vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Angelo

Boy #286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"angel; messenger of God"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Greek Filipino American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#286
Total SSA Count
1,170
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Angel, Ange, Gelo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Angelo Rank #286
Pedro Rank #403

Angelo is more popular, ranked #286 vs #403 for Pedro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Angelo ___

  • Angelo James
  • Angelo Michael
  • Angelo Dominic
  • Angelo Vincent
  • Angelo Marco
  • Angelo Leo

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 Angelo

Marco Luca Gianna Sofia Matteo

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Angelo or Pedro more popular?

Angelo is more popular, ranked #286 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Angelo and Pedro mean?

Angelo means "angel; messenger of God" (Greek origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Angelo and Pedro boy or girl names?

Angelo is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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