Pietro
pee-eh-tro
US Popularity:6517
Origin:Italian
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Rock, stone
Originating from Italy and Greek, the boy’s name Pietro means “rock” or “stone.” There’s so much more than meets the eye with this meaning. Rocks have carried symbolism of wisdom, stability, and strength for centuries. You undoubtedly hope your little one will have these powerful attributes, and the name Pietro can encourage them towards that development. Marvel fans will also enjoy this name’s connection to Pietro Maximoff, a.k.a. Quicksilver! If you've always loved the name Peter but want to pay tribute to baby’s Italian heritage, Pietro would be a lovely choice.
Pietro Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Pietro is currently #4427 on The Bump
Boy:Pietro is currently #2484 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Pietro is currently #6517 in U.S. births
Boy:Pietro is currently #3031 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3031
in 2023
+ 709
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 498, 500
Behind the Name, Pietro, November 2020
Behind the Name, Peter, June 2023
House of Names, Pietro History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Name Doctor, Pietro
IMDb, Avengers: Age of Ultron, Aaron Taylor-Johnson: Pietro Maximoff, Quicksilver
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