Pedro: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced PAYD-roh · 2 syllables
Pedro means “stone, rock”, from Spanish and Portuguese and Latin.
Borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese Pedro, from Latin Petrus, from Ancient Greek (Petros), from (petros, “stone, rock”). Doublet of Peter, Piers, Pietro, and Boutros.
- Meaning
- stone, rock
- Origin
- Spanish, Portuguese, Latin
- Pronunciation
- PAYD-roh
- US rank (2025)
- #455
- US babies a year
- about 748 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1990
- Style
- Classic
How popular is Pedro?
Pedro was the #455 name in the US in 2025, given to 684 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #455 |
| Ireland | #318 |
| France | #910 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Pedro?
Half of US adults named Pedro are older than 38; most are between 20 and 75. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Pedro
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Pedro have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Pedro
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Pedro
What does the name Pedro mean?
Pedro means “stone, rock”. It comes from Spanish and Portuguese and Latin.
How do you pronounce Pedro?
Pedro is pronounced PAYD-roh.
How popular is the name Pedro?
Pedro was the #455 name in the US in 2025, given to 684 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1990.
How old are people named Pedro?
Half of US adults named Pedro are older than 38. Most are between 20 and 75.