Piero

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Piero Pronunciation

Piero is pronounced pee-AIR-oh /piˈɛr.oʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Peter (a variant of Pietro) — from Greek petros, 'rock, stone'High

In 30 seconds: Solid as a rock: Piero is the Italian Peter — 'rock, stone' (Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca). Classic, artful, and strong.

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Origin HighGreek, Italian

MeaningItalian form of Peter (a variant of Pietro) — from Greek petros, 'rock, stone'

U.S. rank (2024)#4279 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 795

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Piero is an Italian form of Peter (a variant of Pietro) — from Greek petros, 'rock, stone'. Borne by Renaissance master Piero della Francesca, it's a classic, artful name.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, rock at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Piero is an Italian form of Peter, from Greek petros, 'rock' — borne by the great Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca; classic and artful.

Overall data confidence 82%

Behind the Name — Piero — etymology

Variations

PietroPierPedro

Nicknames

Pier

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If you like Piero…

Pietro— the fuller Italian form

Pedro— the Spanish form

Pierre— the French form

Deniro— a fellow Italian choice

Lizandro— another Greek name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Piero?

Piero is pronounced pee-AIR-oh (/piˈɛr.oʊ/). Press play above to hear Piero said aloud.

How do you say Piero?

Piero is said pee-AIR-oh (/piˈɛr.oʊ/). Press play above to hear Piero said aloud.

What does the name Piero mean?

Piero is the Italian Peter — Greek 'rock, stone'.

Is Piero a boy or girl name?

Piero is a boy's name.

How popular is Piero?

Piero is a rare name in the U.S.