Pietro: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: p-ee-ehtr-oh
Origin: Greece
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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Rock

Pietro is an Italian name that means "rock" or "stone. " It is an Italian variant of the name Peter, which originated from the Greek name Petros. The name Pietro has a deep historical significance, particularly in Christian Europe, where it was a common personal name during the medieval ages. It symbolizes strength and stability, reflecting the enduring qualities of rock. Over time, the use of Pietro has remained largely consistent in Italian-speaking regions, where it is a fairly common name. However, its popularity has waned in other parts of the world, such as the United States, where it is relatively rare.

Pietro Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Pietro is currently #6951 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Pietro is currently #3003 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Pietro is currently #3400 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Pietro is currently #1494 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Pietro is currently #3491 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Pietro is currently #1532 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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