James vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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

James Rank #5
Pedro Rank #403

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #403 for Pedro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Pedro more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do James and Pedro mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are James and Pedro boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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