Pedro
Pedro is a boys' name of Portuguese origin meaning “rock, stone.” It ranked #455 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Pedro?
PEH-droo
where does the name Pedro come from?
From the Latin Petrus, from the Greek Petros, stone or rock; Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese and Galician form of Peter.
The Portuguese form of Peter, Pedro has been borne by five Portuguese kings and is one of the most historically significant names in the Lusophone world. Pedro I of Brazil declared the country's independence with the famous 'Cry of Ipiranga.' The name is rock-solid and royal.
how popular is this name?
Pedro has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #188 in 1992, and ranked #455 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #455 |
| 2024 | #403 |
| 2023 | #420 |
| 2022 | #417 |
| 2021 | #430 |
| 2020 | #410 |
| 2019 | #398 |
| 2018 | #394 |
| 2017 | #395 |
| 2016 | #375 |
| 2010 | #282 |
| 2000 | #210 |
| 1992 | #188 |
| 1990 | #196 |
| 1980 | #222 |
| 1970 | #257 |
| 1960 | #303 |
| 1950 | #293 |
| 1940 | #314 |
| 1930 | #250 |
| 1920 | #352 |
| 1910 | #267 |
| 1900 | #319 |
| 1890 | #302 |
| 1880 | #299 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Pedro fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Pedro
Two emperors of Brazil, Pedro I and Pedro II, bore the name.
who are famous people named Pedro?
- King Pedro I of Portugal (who crowned his dead beloved Inês de Castro)
- Dom Pedro I of Brazil (declared Brazilian independence)
what are the nicknames and variants of Pedro?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Pedro?
what names go well with Pedro?
Sibling names that share Pedro's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Pedro
What does the name Pedro mean?
Pedro means “rock, stone”.
What is the origin of the name Pedro?
Pedro comes from the Portuguese naming tradition. Related forms include Peter, Pierre and Petros.
How popular is the name Pedro?
Pedro ranked #455 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1992, at #188, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Pedro a boy or girl name?
Pedro is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Pedro?
Pedro is pronounced PEH-droo, with 2 syllables.
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