Pedro vs Rafael

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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Rafael

Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Italian Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,614
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rafa, Ray

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Pedro Rank #403
Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #403 for Pedro.

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

Rafael ___

  • Rafael Andres
  • Rafael Miguel
  • Rafael Antonio
  • Rafael Luis
  • Rafael Carlos
  • Rafael Eduardo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

If you choose Rafael

Isabella Valentina Gabriel Santiago Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pedro or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Pedro and Rafael mean?

Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pedro and Rafael boy or girl names?

Pedro is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.

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