Gerardo vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerardo

Boy #596 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"brave with a spear"

Origin: Old High German (ger + hard)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#596
Total SSA Count
482
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gerry, Gera, Jerry

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Pete, Pepe

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gerardo Rank #596
Pedro Rank #403

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #596 for Gerardo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gerardo ___

  • Gerardo Antonio
  • Gerardo Rafael
  • Gerardo Luis
  • Gerardo Miguel
  • Gerardo Ernesto
  • Gerardo Carlos

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 Gerardo

Bernardo Eduardo Rodrigo Carmen Lupe

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gerardo or Pedro more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Gerardo at #596 in the United States.

What do Gerardo and Pedro mean?

Gerardo means "brave with a spear" (Old High German (ger + hard) origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Gerardo and Pedro boy or girl names?

Gerardo is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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