Pedro
Spanish · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Pedro
Pedro means "stone" or "rock" and derives from the Latin name Petrus, which comes from the Greek word "petra" (πέτρα).
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Etymology
Pedro means "stone" or "rock" and derives from the Latin name Petrus, which comes from the Greek word "petra" (πέτρα). The name gained religious significance through Saint Peter, the apostle of Jesus Christ, and is predominantly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking Catholic cultures, with widespread adoption throughout Christian communities in Europe and Latin America.
Pedro currently ranks #455 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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