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Pedrito
Pronounced peh-DREE-toh /pɛˈdriː.toʊ/Medium
Meaning: A Spanish diminutive of Pedro, from the Greek Petros, 'rock; stone' — so 'little Pedro; little rock.' Warm and affectionate.Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Pedrito is a Spanish diminutive of Pedro, from the Greek Petros, 'rock; stone.' It reads warm and endearing — rare in the U.S. as a full name (said 'peh-DREE-toh').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Spanish-speaking families. Rare, endearing, and warm.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Pedrito mean?
Pedrito is the Spanish 'little Pedro' (from Greek Petros, 'rock; stone').
How do you pronounce Pedrito?
It's said peh-DREE-toh /pɛˈdriː.toʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Pedrito a boy or girl name?
Pedrito is a boy's name.
How popular is Pedrito?
Pedrito is a rare given name in the U.S.