Liam vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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

Liam Rank #1
Pedro Rank #403

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #403 for Pedro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

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 Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Liam or Pedro more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Liam and Pedro mean?

Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Liam and Pedro boy or girl names?

Liam is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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