Pedro vs Philip

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

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Philip

Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#522
Total SSA Count
586
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Pedro Rank #403
Philip Rank #522

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #522 for Philip.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pedro ___

  • Pedro Antonio
  • Pedro Luis
  • Pedro Miguel
  • Pedro Carlos
  • Pedro Rafael
  • Pedro Alejandro

Philip ___

  • Philip James
  • Philip Henry
  • Philip William
  • Philip Edward
  • Philip Alexander
  • Philip Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

If you choose Philip

Edward Henry Catherine Alexandra George

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pedro or Philip more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Pedro and Philip mean?

Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Pedro and Philip boy or girl names?

Pedro is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.

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