Pedro vs Theodore

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
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Popularity Comparison

Pedro Rank #403
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pedro

Sofia Lucia Miguel Valentina Carlos

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pedro or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Pedro at #403 in the United States.

What do Pedro and Theodore mean?

Pedro means "rock, stone" (Greek via Spanish origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Pedro and Theodore boy or girl names?

Pedro is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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