Oliver vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Oliver Rank #3
Pedro Rank #403

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #403 for Pedro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Pedro more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Pedro mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Oliver and Pedro boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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