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Pedro
BoySpanish, Portuguese· “stone, rock”
- Meaning
- stone, rock
- Origin
- Spanish, Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- PAY-droh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #455
- US babies 2025
- 684
- Best rank
- #188 (1992)
- Peak year
- 2000
Meaning and origin of Pedro
Pedro is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means “stone, rock”.
Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, from the Greek petros, stone, a translation of the Aramaic Kepha, the name Jesus gave to the apostle Simon. Veneration of Saint Peter made the name common throughout the Iberian world. Kings of Castile, Aragon and Portugal bore it, and Pedro I and Pedro II were emperors of Brazil. Pedro is simple, sturdy and widely recognized, with a friendly two-syllable rhythm. It is used across Latin America and among Hispanic families in the United States, and Pedrito is a traditional affectionate form.
Popularity over time
Pedro has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #188 in 1992, and the most babies received it in 2000, when 1,704 were named Pedro. In 2025, 684 babies were named Pedro, and it ranked #455 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #352 in 1920, #293 in 1950, #223 in 1980, #210 in 2000, #282 in 2010, and #455 in 2025. Of the 94,083 US boys named Pedro since records began, 17% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 15,621 babies. Since 2010, 13,702 more have been named Pedro.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Gerardo, Tyrese, Trent, Trey, and Cade.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Pedro ranked highest in Massachusetts, Texas, and Nebraska.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #219 | 28 |
| Texas | #258 | 153 |
| Nebraska | #285 | 9 |
| Arizona | #292 | 27 |
| California | #335 | 108 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Pedro is usually pronounced PAY-droh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with P and ends in “-ro”.
Middle names for Pedro
A few middle names that flow with Pedro: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Pedro
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pedro mean?
Pedro is a Spanish and Portuguese name that means “stone, rock”.
What is the origin of the name Pedro?
Pedro has Spanish, Portuguese, and Greek roots. Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, from the Greek petros, stone, a translation of the Aramaic Kepha, the name Jesus gave to the apostle Simon.
Is Pedro a popular name?
Yes. Pedro ranked #455 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Pedro a boy or girl name?
Pedro is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Pedro?
Pedro is usually pronounced PAY-droh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings