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.
How to spell Pedro
The standard spelling is Pedro. Common variants include Peter, Pietro, Pierre, but Pedro is the most widely used form.
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, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. 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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Common questions
- What does the name Pedro mean?
- The Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, from the Greek petros, 'rock, stone.'
- What does Pedro mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Pedro means "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.
- How do you pronounce Pedro?
- Pedro is pronounced ˈpeɪ.droʊ. Say it as PE-dro, with the stress on the "pe" syllable.
- How do you spell Pedro?
- The standard spelling is Pedro. Common spelling variants include Peter, Pietro, Pierre.
- Is Pedro a boy or girl name?
- Pedro is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Pedro?
- Pedro ranked #455 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.