Pedro

Meaning of Pedro

Pedro means "rock" or "stone." It comes from the Greek name "Petros," which has the same meaning.

Pedro has Spanish, Portuguese roots — browse every Spanish, Portuguese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Pedro

Pedro has cooled off, slipping to #455 in 2025, down from a peak of #210 in 2000.

Notable people named Pedro

• Pedro Pascal
  Actor (The Mandalorian, Narcos)
• Pedro Almodóvar
  Spanish film director
• Pedro Martinez
  Baseball Hall of Famer
• Pedro Zamora
  AIDS activist, educator
• Pedro de Alvarado
  Spanish conquistador

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Questions about the name Pedro

What does the name Pedro mean?

Pedro means pedro means "rock" or "stone." it comes from the greek name "petros," which has the same meaning, and it comes from Spanish, Portuguese origins.

Is Pedro a boy's or a girl's name?

Pedro is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Pedro?

In 2025, Pedro ranked #455 for boys, down from #401 the year before.

When was Pedro most popular?

Pedro peaked at #210 in 2000.