Pedro

Pedro is a boy's name of Portuguese origin meaning “rock.” In 2024 it was given to 799 boys in the United States.

Pedro at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
“rock”
Pronunciation
/ˈpɛdɹəʊ/

About the name Pedro

Pedro belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “rock” — is the sense carried by its Portuguese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Pedro first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #188 in 1992, and in 2024 799 babies received the name — 93,393 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Pedro in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#188 in 1992
Peak year
2000
Babies named Pedro in 2024
799
Total since 1880
93,393

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pedro mean?

Pedro means “rock” in its Portuguese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Pedro a boy or girl name?

Pedro is a boy name. In 2024, 799 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Pedro?

Pedro comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Pedro?

Pedro first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #188 in 1992, and 799 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Pedro?

Pedro is pronounced /ˈpɛdɹəʊ/ (IPA).

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