Enrique vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Enrique

Boy #546 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#546
Total SSA Count
543
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kike, Ricky, Quique

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

Enrique Rank #546
Pedro Rank #403

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #546 for Enrique.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Enrique ___

  • Enrique Miguel
  • Enrique Antonio
  • Enrique José
  • Enrique Carlos
  • Enrique Rafael
  • Enrique Luis

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 Enrique

Isabella Sofia Diego Valentina Alejandro

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Enrique or Pedro more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Enrique at #546 in the United States.

What do Enrique and Pedro mean?

Enrique means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Enrique and Pedro boy or girl names?

Enrique is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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