Pietro: Name Meaning and Origin
Pronounced: Pietro · 2 syllables
Everything about the name Pietro: what it means, where it comes from, how to say it, and how popular it is right now.
Meaning
«Rock, stone»
Gender
Boy
Origin
Greek-Latin
Popularity
89 out of 100
Where Pietro is popular
- ItalyISTAT#19
- BrazilArpen-Brasil / Portal da Transparencia do Registro CivilTop 50
Rankings come from each country’s official birth statistics. Where a statistics office publishes no ranked list, we show that a name is popular rather than estimating a position.
About the Name Pietro
Pietro draws on Greek-Latin tradition and is generally taken to mean "Rock, stone." As a boy's name it balances heritage with everyday familiarity.
The name is pronounced Pietro and carries 2 syllables. Pietro is usually used in full, without a common nickname.
Today Pietro is a well-loved favorite, scoring 89 out of 100 on our popularity index. In feel it reads as nature.
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FAQ
What does the name Pietro mean?+
The name Pietro means "Rock, stone".
What is the origin of the name Pietro?+
Pietro is a name of Greek-Latin origin.
Is Pietro a girl or boy name?+
Pietro is traditionally a boy name.
How do you pronounce Pietro?+
Pietro is pronounced Pietro (2 syllables).
Is Pietro a popular name?+
Pietro is a well-loved favorite, scoring 89 out of 100 in our popularity index.
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