Pedro vs Rodrigo

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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Rodrigo

Boy #482 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"famous ruler"

Origin: Visigothic/Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Brazilian Italian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#482
Total SSA Count
640
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rodi, Rodri, Rod

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Popularity Comparison

Pedro Rank #403
Rodrigo Rank #482

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 vs #482 for Rodrigo.

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

Rodrigo ___

  • Rodrigo Alejandro
  • Rodrigo Luis
  • Rodrigo Antonio
  • Rodrigo Miguel
  • Rodrigo Carlos
  • Rodrigo Javier

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

If you choose Rodrigo

Santiago Valentina Isabella Mateo Sebastián

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pedro or Rodrigo more popular?

Pedro is more popular, ranked #403 compared to Rodrigo at #482 in the United States.

What do Pedro and Rodrigo mean?

Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin). Rodrigo means "famous ruler" (Visigothic/Germanic origin).

Are Pedro and Rodrigo boy or girl names?

Pedro is primarily a boy name. Rodrigo is primarily a boy name.

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