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Pietro
BoyItalian, Greek· “Italian form of Peter; rock”
- Meaning
- Italian form of Peter; rock
- Origin
- Italian, Greek
- Pronunciation
- pee-AY-troh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,074
- US babies 2025
- 40
- Best rank
- #1,147 (1974)
- Peak year
- 1974
Meaning and origin of Pietro
Pietro is an Italian and Greek name that means “Italian form of Peter; rock”.
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, from the Greek petros, rock or stone. In the Gospels Jesus gives the apostle Simon the name Peter, and the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome is known in Italian as San Pietro. The name has been common in Italy for centuries, and the Italian surnames Pietri, Di Pietro and Pietrangeli all grow from it. In Italian it is said PYEH-troh, two syllables, while English speakers often stretch it to pee-AY-troh. Piero and Pier are older Tuscan forms. For an Italian American family it keeps the apostle's name in the form used in the old country.
Popularity over time
Pietro first appears in US Social Security records in 1909. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,147 in 1974, the same year it reached its highest count of 52 babies. In 2025, 40 babies were named Pietro, and it ranked #3,074 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,944 in 1920, #2,962 in 1950, #1,841 in 1980, #3,507 in 2000, #3,061 in 2010, and #3,074 in 2025. Of the 2,423 US boys named Pietro since records began, 16% were born in the 1970s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 349 babies. Since 2010, 564 more have been named Pietro.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Darek, Corby, Esequiel, Vasilios, and Jamieson.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Pietro ranked highest in Massachusetts and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #458 | 11 |
| Florida | #1444 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Pietro is usually pronounced pee-AY-troh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with P and ends in “-ro”.
Middle names for Pietro
A few middle names that flow with Pietro: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Pietro
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pietro mean?
Pietro is an Italian and Greek name that means “Italian form of Peter; rock”.
What is the origin of the name Pietro?
Pietro has Italian and Greek roots. Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, from the Greek petros, rock or stone.
Is Pietro a popular name?
Not especially. Pietro ranked #3,074 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Pietro a boy or girl name?
Pietro is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Pietro?
Pietro is usually pronounced pee-AY-troh. 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