How to say it
PE · dro
/ˈpeɪ.droʊ/
Masculine
Pedro
Rock, stone
What it means
The Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, from the Greek petros, 'rock, stone.'
Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, from the Greek petros, 'rock,' the name Jesus gave the apostle Simon. It has been carried by Portuguese and Brazilian kings and is a steady classic across the Spanish-speaking world. Recent star power comes from actor Pedro Pascal. Solid as its meaning. Said PEH-droh.
Popularity over time
peaked at #188 in 1992, currently #455 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pop culture
Actor Pedro Pascal.
- Worth knowing
A steady classic across the Spanish-speaking world.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Pedro Pascal Chilean-American actor
Spelling variants
- Peter
- Pietro
- Pierre
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