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Pietro

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Pietro Pronunciation

Pietro is pronounced pee-EH-troh /piˈɛ.troʊ/High

Meaning: Italian form of Peter — Greek Petros, 'stone, rock' — the apostle and 'rock' of the ChurchHigh

In 30 seconds: The rock, in Italian marble: Pietro is the Italian Peter — 'stone' — the apostle on whom the Church was built. Borne by Renaissance masters, it's solid, melodic, and grand.

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Origin HighGreek, Italian

MeaningItalian form of Peter — Greek Petros, 'stone, rock' — the apostle and 'rock' of the Church

U.S. rank (2024)#3658 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births31 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1974

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,380

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Pietro is the Italian form of Peter — Greek Petros, 'stone, rock'. The apostle Peter was called the 'rock' of the Church and first pope; Pietro is borne by Renaissance artists (Pietro Perugino) and a wealth of Italian figures. Solid and melodic.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian-heritage families. Uncommon, rock at the root, and grand.

Did you know? Jesus renamed the apostle Simon 'Petros' (rock) — 'on this rock I will build my church' — making Peter, and Pietro, the very first of the popes.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Pietro — etymology

Variations

PeterPedroPier

Nicknames

PieroPino

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Pietro?

Pietro is pronounced pee-EH-troh (/piˈɛ.troʊ/). Press play above to hear Pietro said aloud.

How do you say Pietro?

Pietro is said pee-EH-troh (/piˈɛ.troʊ/). Press play above to hear Pietro said aloud.

What does the name Pietro mean?

Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, Greek for 'stone, rock'.

Is Pietro a boy or girl name?

Pietro is a boy's name.

How popular is Pietro?

Pietro is an uncommon name in the U.S.