Oscar vs Pedro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#217
Total SSA Count
1,656
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Oz, Ossie

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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

Oscar Rank #217
Pedro Rank #403

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #403 for Pedro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oscar ___

  • Oscar James
  • Oscar William
  • Oscar Henry
  • Oscar Finn
  • Oscar Reid
  • Oscar Hugh

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 Oscar

Violet Beatrice Arthur Felix Harriet

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oscar or Pedro more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Pedro mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin).

Are Oscar and Pedro boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Pedro is primarily a boy name.

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