Piero
Gender: Boy
Meaning: One who plays the pipes; a flute player
Origin: Old English pipere — occupational surname for a musician who played the pipes or flute
Popularity: Ranked #4111 in 2025 with 26 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Piper. Shares the meaning 'One who plays the pipes; a flute player.'
Similar names: pietro, pier, pierson, pedro, perola, pierre, piers, pietra
Name length: 5 letters
How common is Piero? About 1 in 128,019 babies born in 2025 were named Piero, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Piero
What does the name Piero mean?
Piero means “One who plays the pipes; a flute player” from Old English pipere — occupational surname for a musician who played the pipes or flute roots.
What is the origin of the name Piero?
Piero has Old English pipere — occupational surname for a musician who played the pipes or flute origin. The traditional meaning is “One who plays the pipes; a flute player”.
How popular is Piero?
Piero ranked #4050 in 2025 — given to 26 babies that year.
When was Piero most popular?
Piero peaked in 2007 with 37 babies registered that year.
Is Piero a boy or girl name?
Piero is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Pieros in registered births are male.
Is the name Piero rising or falling in popularity?
Piero has risen 1699 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5749 in 2020 to #4050 in 2025.
How long has Piero been recorded?
Piero appears in birth records across 56 years — from 1961 through 2025.