Pedro Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Pedro Overview

Meaning

Stone, rock

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish, Portuguese

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Petrus,” meaning “rock” or “stone”​.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈpiːdroʊ/

Popularity

Pedro is a popular name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries and is widely used in Latin America. In the United States, it ranked #418 for boys in 2023​.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

4 (Orderly, Steady, Service-oriented)

Name Styles

Exotic, Classic, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Strong, reliable, steadfast, loyal

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Associated with Saint Peter, one of the apostles of Jesus and the first Pope of the Catholic Church.

Name Day

June 29th (Spain)
A Deep Dive

Pedro Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Pjetër, Botros, Boutros, Bedros, Petros, Peru, Piotr, Petrus, Peder, Pere​

Common Nicknames

Pete, Ped, Pedroni, Pedroso, Rocky, Pedrolater, Pedrobot, Pedroccino, Pedro the Great, Perro

Diminutives

Pedrinho, Peio, Perig, Pierrick, Pencho, Penko, Pejo, Perica, Pero, Péťa

Famous People

  • Pedro Almodóvar
    (Spanish Film Director)
  • Pedro Pascal
    (Chilean-American Actor)
  • Pedro Martínez
    (Dominican-American Baseball Player)
  • Pedro Infante
    (Mexican Singer and Actor)
  • Pedro Sánchez
    (Spanish Politician)
  • Pedro de la Rosa
    (Spanish Racing Driver)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Pedro Cerrano
    ("Major League," Film)
  • Pedro
    ("Napoleon Dynamite," Film)
  • "Pedro Páramo"
    (Novel)
  • Pedro
    ("Rio," Animated Film)
  • Pedro
    ("Salvador," Film)
  • "Pedro"
    (Film)

Places

  • San Pedro Neighborhood
    (California, USA)
  • San Pedro Town
    (Belize)
  • Pedro Bay
    (Alaska, USA)
  • San Pedro de Atacama Town
    (Chile)
  • San Pedro Sula City
    (Honduras)
  • San Pedro del Pinatar Municipality
    (Spain)

What Is the Meaning of Pedro?

Pedro means “stone” or “rock.” Those named Pedro often exude strength and stability.

What Is the Origin of The Name Pedro?

The name Pedro originates from the Spanish and Portuguese languages.

Pedro Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Pedro in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#4292021#4152022#4182023
Top 3 Rankings#1881992#1891993#1891994

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Pedro

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023418
(-3 from 2022)
753
(-22 from 2022)
0.04112
2022415
(+14 from 2021)
775
(+53 from 2021)
0.04138
2021429
(-18 from 2020)
722
(+1 from 2020)
0.03854
2020411
(-13 from 2019)
721
(-62 from 2019)
0.03898
2019398
(-5 from 2018)
783
(-22 from 2018)
0.04074
2018393
(+2 from 2017)
805
(-6 from 2017)
0.04141
2017395
(-20 from 2016)
811
(-67 from 2016)
0.04098
2016375
(-8 from 2015)
878
(+3 from 2015)
0.04334
2015367
(-12 from 2014)
875
(-29 from 2014)
0.04280
2014355
(-9 from 2013)
904
(-21 from 2013)
0.04411
2013346
(-29 from 2012)
925
(-92 from 2012)
0.04578
2012317
(-10 from 2011)
1017
(-32 from 2011)
0.05012
2011307
(-25 from 2010)
1049
(-143 from 2010)
0.05164
2010282
(-13 from 2009)
1192
(-84 from 2009)
0.05802
2009269
(-21 from 2008)
1276
(-133 from 2008)
0.06016
2008248
(-18 from 2007)
1409
(-200 from 2007)
0.06462
2007230
(-11 from 2006)
1609
(-41 from 2006)
0.07264
2006219
(-1 from 2005)
1650
(+5 from 2005)
0.07526
2005218
(+8 from 2004)
1645
(+128 from 2004)
0.07733
2004226
(-2 from 2003)
1517
(-42 from 2003)
0.07178
2003224
(+1 from 2002)
1559
(+4 from 2002)
0.07420
2002225
(-15 from 2001)
1555
(-141 from 2001)
0.07524
2001210
No change from 2000
1696
(-8 from 2000)
0.08200
2000210
(-8 from 1999)
1704
(+14 from 1999)
0.08160
1999202
(-2 from 1998)
1690
(+18 from 1998)
0.08288
1998200
(+7 from 1997)
1672
(+174 from 1997)
0.08246
1997207
(-9 from 1996)
1498
(-68 from 1996)
0.07498
1996198
(-4 from 1995)
1566
(-19 from 1995)
0.07815
1995194
(-5 from 1994)
1585
(-43 from 1994)
0.07880
1994189
No change from 1993
1628
(-38 from 1993)
0.07987
1993189
(-1 from 1992)
1666
(-4 from 1992)
0.08066
1992188
(+6 from 1991)
1670
(+56 from 1991)
0.07956
1991194
(+2 from 1990)
1614
(+71 from 1990)
0.07614
1990196
(+5 from 1989)
1543
(+74 from 1989)
0.07170
1989201
(+3 from 1988)
1469
(+163 from 1988)
0.07009
1988204
No change from 1987
1306
(+49 from 1987)
0.06523
1987204
(+2 from 1986)
1257
(+91 from 1986)
0.06445
1986206
(-10 from 1985)
1166
(-80 from 1985)
0.06068
1985196
(+10 from 1984)
1246
(+126 from 1984)
0.06475
1984206
(+7 from 1983)
1120
(+31 from 1983)
0.05968
1983213
(-9 from 1982)
1089
(-115 from 1982)
0.05844
1982204
(-3 from 1981)
1204
(-24 from 1981)
0.06380
1981201
(+21 from 1980)
1228
(+137 from 1980)
0.06594
1980222
(-8 from 1979)
1091
(-7 from 1979)
0.05882
1979214
(-1 from 1978)
1098
(+81 from 1978)
0.06130
1978213
(+13 from 1977)
1017
(+59 from 1977)
0.05952
1977226
(-8 from 1976)
958
(+2 from 1976)
0.05604
1976218
(-2 from 1975)
956
(-27 from 1975)
0.05856
1975216
No change from 1974
983
(+3 from 1974)
0.06059
1974216
(+27 from 1973)
980
(+115 from 1973)
0.06011
1973243
(+5 from 1972)
865
(+23 from 1972)
0.05361
1972248
No change from 1971
842
(-69 from 1971)
0.05030
1971248
(+9 from 1970)
911
(+23 from 1970)
0.05011
1970257
(-8 from 1969)
888
(+47 from 1969)
0.04662
1969249
(+5 from 1968)
841
(+52 from 1968)
0.04598
1968254
(+15 from 1967)
789
(+58 from 1967)
0.04444
1967269
(+17 from 1966)
731
(+54 from 1966)
0.04108
1966286
(-3 from 1965)
677
(-23 from 1965)
0.03725
1965283
(+13 from 1964)
700
(-7 from 1964)
0.03695
1964296
(+15 from 1963)
707
(+64 from 1963)
0.03488
1963311
(-25 from 1962)
643
(-64 from 1962)
0.03114
1962286
(+30 from 1961)
707
(+93 from 1961)
0.03364
1961316
(-14 from 1960)
614
(-45 from 1960)
0.02847
1960302
(+1 from 1959)
659
(+5 from 1959)
0.03043
1959303
(+3 from 1958)
654
(+39 from 1958)
0.03019
1958306
No change from 1957
615
No change from 1957
0.02854
1957306
(+2 from 1956)
615
(+30 from 1956)
0.02810
1956308
(+1 from 1955)
585
(+29 from 1955)
0.02726
1955309
(-19 from 1954)
556
(-47 from 1954)
0.02660
1954290
(+12 from 1953)
603
(+57 from 1953)
0.02914
1953302
(+4 from 1952)
546
(+6 from 1952)
0.02727
1952306
(-3 from 1951)
540
(+15 from 1951)
0.02737
1951303
(-10 from 1950)
525
(-8 from 1950)
0.02746
1950293
(+5 from 1949)
533
(+21 from 1949)
0.02930
1949298
(+3 from 1948)
512
(-17 from 1948)
0.02841
1948301
(+19 from 1947)
529
(+73 from 1947)
0.02967
1947320
(-11 from 1946)
456
(+12 from 1946)
0.02455
1946309
No change from 1945
444
(+77 from 1945)
0.02690
1945309
(-9 from 1944)
367
(-30 from 1944)
0.02676
1944300
(+23 from 1943)
397
(+40 from 1943)
0.02858
1943323
(+13 from 1942)
357
(+31 from 1942)
0.02454
1942336
(-20 from 1941)
326
(-13 from 1941)
0.02315
1941316
(-2 from 1940)
339
(+22 from 1940)
0.02701
1940314
(-5 from 1939)
317
(-7 from 1939)
0.02672
1939309
(+7 from 1938)
324
(+24 from 1938)
0.02859
1938316
(-16 from 1937)
300
(-25 from 1937)
0.02640
1937300
No change from 1936
325
(+10 from 1936)
0.02972
1936300
(-13 from 1935)
315
(-41 from 1935)
0.02960
1935287
(-4 from 1934)
356
(-7 from 1934)
0.03328
1934283
(+21 from 1933)
363
(+53 from 1933)
0.03418
1933304
(-9 from 1932)
310
(-37 from 1932)
0.03039
1932295
(-8 from 1931)
347
(-20 from 1931)
0.03230
1931287
(-37 from 1930)
367
(-134 from 1930)
0.03431
1930250
(+6 from 1929)
501
(+28 from 1929)
0.04436
1929256
(+1 from 1928)
473
(-8 from 1928)
0.04270
1928257
(+21 from 1927)
481
(+70 from 1927)
0.04215
1927278
(+6 from 1926)
411
(+7 from 1926)
0.03537
1926284
(-4 from 1925)
404
(-19 from 1925)
0.03527
1925280
(-6 from 1924)
423
(-10 from 1924)
0.03674
1924274
(+34 from 1923)
433
(+92 from 1923)
0.03704
1923308
(+7 from 1922)
341
(+12 from 1922)
0.03012
1922315
(+9 from 1921)
329
(+2 from 1921)
0.02924
1921324
(+28 from 1920)
327
(+48 from 1920)
0.02874
1920352
(+29 from 1919)
279
(+47 from 1919)
0.02535
1919381
(+14 from 1918)
232
(+6 from 1918)
0.02285
1918395
(-28 from 1917)
226
(-5 from 1917)
0.02155
1917367
(+25 from 1916)
231
(+31 from 1916)
0.02408
1916392
(-5 from 1915)
200
(+7 from 1915)
0.02166
1915387
(-16 from 1914)
193
(+31 from 1914)
0.02191
1914371
(+1 from 1913)
162
(+35 from 1913)
0.02371
1913372
(-27 from 1912)
127
(+7 from 1912)
0.02368
1912345
(-37 from 1911)
120
(+44 from 1911)
0.02658
1911308
(-41 from 1910)
76
(-7 from 1910)
0.03148
1910267
(+40 from 1909)
83
(+27 from 1909)
0.03981
1909307
(-6 from 1908)
56
(+3 from 1908)
0.03166
1908301
(-45 from 1907)
53
(-13 from 1907)
0.03186
1907256
(+25 from 1906)
66
(+16 from 1906)
0.04162
1906281
(-4 from 1905)
50
(-1 from 1905)
0.03471
1905277
(+17 from 1904)
51
(+8 from 1904)
0.03561
1904294
(-12 from 1903)
43
(-1 from 1903)
0.03105
1903282
(+3 from 1902)
44
No change from 1902
0.03402
1902285
(+6 from 1901)
44
(+8 from 1901)
0.03315
1901291
(+28 from 1900)
36
(-8 from 1900)
0.03114
1900319
(+43 from 1899)
44
(+19 from 1899)
0.02714
1899362
(+15 from 1898)
25
(-2 from 1898)
0.02170
1898377
(+34 from 1897)
27
(+6 from 1897)
0.02044
1897411
(-121 from 1896)
21
(-19 from 1896)
0.01722
1896290
(+109 from 1895)
40
(+17 from 1895)
0.03099
1895399
(-91 from 1894)
23
(-9 from 1894)
0.01816
1894308
(+4 from 1893)
32
(+1 from 1893)
0.02562
1893312
(+45 from 1892)
31
(+3 from 1892)
0.02561
1892357
(-17 from 1891)
28
(+3 from 1891)
0.02130
1891340
(-38 from 1890)
25
(-7 from 1890)
0.02288
1890302
(+46 from 1889)
32
(+6 from 1889)
0.02673
1889348
(+21 from 1888)
26
(+1 from 1888)
0.02184
1888369
(+8 from 1887)
25
(+6 from 1887)
0.01924
1887377
(-29 from 1886)
19
(-5 from 1886)
0.01738
1886348
(+16 from 1885)
24
(+1 from 1885)
0.02016
1885364
(-46 from 1884)
23
(-7 from 1884)
0.01984
1884318
(+94 from 1883)
30
(+12 from 1883)
0.02444
1883412
(-80 from 1882)
18
(-9 from 1882)
0.01600
1882332
(+128 from 1881)
27
(+13 from 1881)
0.02213
1881460
(-161 from 1880)
14
(-17 from 1880)
0.01293
1880299
First SSA data recorded
31
First SSA data recorded
0.02618

American States Popularity Rankings for Pedro

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#2552021#2442022#2492023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#2472021#2812022#2552023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7432021#6432022#5902023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3042021#2612022#2812023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#5082021#4742022#4812023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3092021#3692022#3432023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3342021#5392022#3702023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#4172021#4022022#3872023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2832021#3592022#3342023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#6822021#5172022#7752023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#7822021#4022022#4112023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5742021#4212022#5112023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5082021#4072022#7472023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7282021#4622022#6252023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4272021#4942022#4772023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#12032020#12422022#9742023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4072021#5192022#3312023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#6872021#7312022#10952023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4022018#4212020#5642023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6862021#5902022#8352023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6042021#6532022#4192023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6282021#3092022#5072023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#5382018#8432020#8722022

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5472021#6022022#6402023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4732019#5892020#4922021

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4072021#3682022#3312023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2701972#2481979#3001981

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#4792021#7062022#6692023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4822018#6582020#7432022

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4562021#5592022#5672023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#6942019#7802021#4982023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4162021#4812022#3672023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#4022017#6262019#6292023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#4362019#4692022#3932023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7842020#9292022#9042023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5392016#4242018#4662022

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9512019#8422022#8002023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2282006#1562007#2392023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#7252020#7532022#5262023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5382009#5792010#5862014

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2691996#1852008#2152010

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1932000#1542005#2082010

Popularity Rankings for Pedro in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil flagBrazil#111970 (Decade)#182000 (Decade)#42010 (Decade)

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#122012#162019#172020

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#162013#152014#142015

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#262014#462019#492021

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#352019#372020#402021

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#422021#502022#432023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#612020#592021#652022

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#692020#602021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1492021#1252022#2072023

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1981967#1891968#1971969

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2942022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#5642018#5982019#3702020

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#3902021#5722022#5842023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4582020#5012021#5622022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#5052009#5332012#4832014

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4921979

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#5802017#6912019#9802021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#9962015#8332016#9742019

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#9232023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#12342019#10562020#10252021

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Pedro a Name for Boys or Girls?

Pedro is typically used for boys, reflecting its deep-rooted masculine heritage.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Pedro

Pedro in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Pedro Almodóvar (Film Director,1949): A celebrated Spanish filmmaker known for his vibrant and provocative films.
  • Pedro Pascal (Actor, 1975): A Chilean-American actor famous for his roles in "Game of Thrones" and "The Mandalorian."
  • Pedro Martínez (Baseball Player, 1971): A Dominican-American former professional baseball pitcher, highly regarded for his exceptional career in Major League Baseball.
  • Pedro Infante (Singer and Actor, 1917–1957): A legendary Mexican singer and actor, beloved for his roles in classic Mexican cinema.
  • Pedro Sánchez (Politician, 1972): The current Prime Minister of Spain, leading the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party.
  • Pedro de la Rosa (Racing Driver, 1971): A Spanish former Formula One driver, recognized for his long career in motorsport.
  • Pedro Cerrano ("Major League," 1989 Film): A powerful baseball player known for his rituals to summon hitting success.
  • Pedro ("Napoleon Dynamite," 2004 Film): A shy high school student running for class president with the slogan "Vote for Pedro."
  • "Pedro Páramo" (1955 Novel): A novel by Juan Rulfo about a man searching for his father in a ghost town.
  • Pedro ("Rio," 2011 Animated Film): A friendly cardinal who helps the main characters in their adventures in Rio de Janeiro.
  • Pedro ("Salvador," 1986 Film): A journalist covering the Salvadoran Civil War who becomes involved in the conflict.
  • "Pedro" (2008 Film): A biographical film about Pedro Zamora, a Cuban-American AIDS educator and reality TV star.
  • San Pedro Neighborhood (California, USA): A neighborhood in Los Angeles known for its port, cultural diversity, and historic landmarks.
  • San Pedro Town (Belize): A coastal town on Ambergris Caye, famous for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife.
  • Pedro Bay (Alaska, USA): A small village located on the northeastern end of Iliamna Lake, known for its scenic views and fishing opportunities.
  • San Pedro de Atacama Town (Chile): A town in the Atacama Desert, renowned for its archaeological sites and stunning desert landscapes.
  • San Pedro Sula City (Honduras): A major industrial center and the second largest city in Honduras, known for its bustling markets and economic activity.
  • San Pedro del Pinatar Municipality (Spain): A town in the Murcia region, popular for its therapeutic mud baths and beautiful beaches.

Similar Names to Pedro

  • Pietro
  • Pedroso
  • Pedrito
  • Pedrino
  • Petros
  • Perro
  • Piero
  • Piotr
  • Peder
  • Petr

Sibling Names for Pedro