Leandro vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leandro

Boy #500 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Brazilian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#500
Total SSA Count
611
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leo, Andre

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

Leandro Rank #500
Pedro Rank #403

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #500 for Leandro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leandro ___

  • Leandro Miguel
  • Leandro Antonio
  • Leandro Rafael
  • Leandro Sebastian
  • Leandro Mateo
  • Leandro Gabriel

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 Leandro

Valentina Isabella Sofia Mateo Rafael

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leandro or Pedro more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Leandro at #500 in the United States.

What do Leandro and Pedro mean?

Leandro means "lion man" (Greek origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Leandro and Pedro boy or girl names?

Leandro is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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