Piero

♂ Boy

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 (2025)#4111 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births26 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 821

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

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

Famous Bearers

★Piero della Francesca (1415-1492)
Italian Renaissance painter renowned for his use of geometric forms and perspective
★Piero de Medici (1472-1503)
ruler of Florence and son of Lorenzo the Magnificent, known as Piero the Unfortunate
★Piero Chiambretti (1956-)
Italian television presenter, comedian, and satirist with a long career in Italian broadcasting

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

What does the name Piero mean?

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

How do you pronounce Piero?

It's said pee-AIR-oh /piˈɛr.oʊ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

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.