boy name · Italian origin
Pietro
/ pee-EH-troh /
Meaning
Pietro means Rock, stone (Italian).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
pee-EH-troh
Popularity
#3074 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Pietro in the US, 1880–2025
Pietro first appears in US records in 1909. It peaked in 1974, when 52 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 40.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Pietro mean?
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, “rock.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pietro mean?
Pietro means Rock, stone. Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, “rock.”
What is the origin of the name Pietro?
Pietro is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Pietro?
Pietro is pronounced “pee-EH-troh.”
Is Pietro a boy or a girl name?
Pietro is most commonly used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Pietro?
In 2025, Pietro ranked #3074 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Pietro most popular?
Pietro was most popular in 1974, when about 52 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.