Pedro
PAY-dro /ˈpeɪ.droʊ/
Meaning of Pedro
Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, from the Greek Πέτρος (Petros) — 'rock' or 'stone.' The name was given by Jesus to his apostle Simon Bar-Jonah ('you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church,' Matthew 16:18) — making the name synonymous with foundational strength in Christian tradition. Pedro is one of the most common given names across Portugal and Latin America.
How to pronounce Pedro
In Portuguese: PE-dro (first syllable, d soft — almost like 'PEH-thro' in European Portuguese).
Current popularity of Pedro
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal (INE) | 2024 | #4 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #23 |
| Brazil (IBGE) | 2024 | #9 |
Notable bearers of Pedro
Dom Pedro I (first Emperor of Brazil); Pedro Álvares Cabral (explorer who reached Brazil, 1500); Pedro Pascal (actor).
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-31