Pedro
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Rock or stone
Origin: Spanish/Portuguese/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #455 in 2025 with 684 babies born.
History: Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, from the Latin 'Petrus' and Greek 'Petros,' meaning rock or stone. The name was bestowed by Jesus upon the apostle Simon, declaring him the rock of the church. It has been one of the most common names across Spain, Portugal, and Latin America for centuries.
Famous people named Pedro: Pedro Pascal (actor), Pedro Almodovar (director)
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Pedro? About 1 in 4,866 babies born in 2025 were named Pedro, or roughly 1.9 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Pedro
What does the name Pedro mean?
Pedro means “Rock or stone” from Spanish/Portuguese/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Pedro?
Pedro has Spanish/Portuguese/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Rock or stone”.
How popular is Pedro?
Pedro ranked #455 in 2025 — given to 684 babies that year.
When was Pedro most popular?
Pedro peaked in 2000 with 1,704 babies registered that year.
Is Pedro a boy or girl name?
Pedro is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Pedros in registered births are male.
Is the name Pedro rising or falling in popularity?
Pedro has fallen 45 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #410 in 2020 to #455 in 2025.
How long has Pedro been recorded?
Pedro appears in birth records across 146 years — from 1880 through 2025.