Pedro
Pedro: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɛdɹəʊ/ · /peɪdɹəʊ/
Meaning and origin of Pedro
- A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese Pedro, from Latin Petrus, from Ancient Greek Πέτρος (Pétros), from πέτρος (pétros, “stone, rock”). Doublet of Peter, Piers, Pietro, and Boutros.
How popular is Pedro?
Since 1880, 499 girls and 94,083 boys in the U.S. have been named Pedro (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2999 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #188 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #455 for boys, with 684 babies given the name.
Names similar to Pedro
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Pedro
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Pedro FAQ
What does the name Pedro mean?
A male given name from Spanish or Portuguese, equivalent to English Peter. Borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese Pedro, from Latin Petrus, from Ancient Greek Πέτρος (Pétros), from πέτρος (pétros, “stone, rock”). Doublet of Peter, Piers, Pietro, and Boutros.
What is the origin of the name Pedro?
Pedro is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Pedro?
Since 1880, 499 girls and 94,083 boys in the U.S. have been named Pedro (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2999 in 1932. Its highest rank for boys was #188 in 1992. In 2025 it ranked #455 for boys, with 684 babies given the name.
Is Pedro a boy or girl name?
Pedro is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 499 girls and 94,083 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.