Pedro

Pedro - A very unique male name

Pedro appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #225. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Pedro and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Pedro? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Pedro. The baby boy name Pedro was given to 656 baby boys in 2025, ranking #455 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,235 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Pedro peaked in popularity 34 years ago in 1992 on position 188.

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Pedro is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Pedro is currently topping the baby name charts in Massachusetts at position #219 - and is the least popular in New York at position #905.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Pedro is where you live.

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Pedro origin and meaning

Spanish and Portuguese, from Greek

'Rock' — the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter (Greek petros, rock)

Pedro is the form Peter took in Spanish and Portuguese, carried by saints, kings and explorers across the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking worlds. In the US it has been in the data since 1910, peaking in 2000, and remains a straightforward heritage choice.

Attested etymology

Pedro is a 5 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Pedro, pop culture references for the name Pedro and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Pedro

We've found the following names that sound similar to Pedro, sorted by popularity.

Peter / Pietro / Piotr / Pieter / Petar / Peder / Petra / Petr / Pater /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Pedro

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Pedro a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Pedro?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

PAY-droh · /ˈpeɪdroʊ/

Around the world

• Peter (English) — The English form of the same name.
• Pietro (Italian) — Italian form of Peter.
• Pierre (French) — French form of Peter.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Pedrito

Famous bearers

• Pedro Pascal — Actor known for The Mandalorian and The Last of Us; Pedro is part of his birth name, José Pedro Balmaceda Pascal (b. 1975) Contemporary
• Pedro Almodóvar — Spanish film director (b. 1949) Contemporary

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Why parents choose it

Pedro is chosen to honour Spanish or Portuguese heritage with a name that is warm, strong and instantly recognised. English speakers generally learn its pronunciation quickly.

Worth knowing

• English speakers may anglicise the first syllable; a gentle correction to PAY-droh usually sticks.