Pedro
Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, derived from the Greek word 'petros' meaning 'rock' or 'stone.' This timeless name carries strong biblical significance, as it was given by Jesus to his apostle Simon, symbolizing steadfastness and reliability.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 647. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,049
- 2012: 1,017
- 2013: 925
- 2014: 904
- 2015: 875
- 2016: 878
- 2017: 811
- 2018: 805
- 2019: 784
- 2020: 723
- 2021: 722
- 2022: 775
- 2023: 756
- 2024: 801
- 2025: 684
- 2026 (projected): 647
Good to Know
- •Easy to pronounce in both English and Spanish-speaking contexts
- •Strong cross-cultural recognition across Latin America, Spain, and Portugal
- •Common in Hispanic communities but still distinctive in English-speaking countries
- •Rich historical and religious significance dating back to biblical times
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Famous People
Pedro Pascal
Actor known for 'The Mandalorian' and 'The Last of Us'
Pedro Almodóvar
Oscar-winning Spanish film director
Pedro Martínez
Hall of Fame baseball pitcher
Pedro II
Last Emperor of Brazil
Statistics
94,083
Total births since 1880
2000
Peak year
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