What does Rodrigo mean?
Rodrigo comes from the Germanic Hrodric, “famous power” or “famous ruler.”
What does Pablo mean?
Pablo is the Spanish form of Paul, from the Latin for “small” or “humble.”
Rodrigo vs Pablo
Which is more popular?
Pablo is more popular than Rodrigo today: about 743 US babies were given the name Pablo in 2025, compared with 614 named Rodrigo.
| Rodrigo | Pablo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Famous ruler | Small, humble |
| Origin | Spanish | Spanish |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | roh-DREE-goh | PAH-bloh |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1918 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2007 (1,177) | 2006 (1,174) |
| In 2025 | 614 | 743 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Rodrigo
Pablo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Rodrigo | Pablo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3,399 | 4,741 |
| 2010s | 6,191 | 7,862 |
| 2000s | 8,032 | 10,482 |
| 1990s | 5,045 | 8,003 |
| 1980s | 2,088 | 5,124 |
| 1970s | 1,462 | 4,020 |
| 1960s | 592 | 2,690 |
| 1950s | 379 | 1,967 |
| 1940s | 210 | 1,417 |
| 1930s | 173 | 1,416 |
| 1920s | 177 | 1,632 |
| 1910s | 6 | 586 |
| 1900s | 0 | 214 |
| 1890s | 0 | 121 |
| 1880s | 0 | 95 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Rodrigo or Pablo more popular?
Pablo is more popular than Rodrigo today: about 743 US babies were given the name Pablo in 2025, compared with 614 named Rodrigo.
What is the difference between Rodrigo and Pablo?
Rodrigo means Famous ruler (Spanish origin), while Pablo means Small, humble (Spanish origin).
Which name is older, Rodrigo or Pablo?
In US records, Rodrigo first appears in 1918 and Pablo in 1880, so Pablo has the longer recorded history.