What does Andrea mean?
Andrea is the Italian form of Andrew, “manly” — and, unlike in English, a boys’ name in Italy.
What does Pietro mean?
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, “rock.”
Andrea vs Pietro
Which is more popular?
Pietro is more popular than Andrea today: about 40 US babies were given the name Pietro in 2025, compared with 16 named Andrea.
| Andrea | Pietro | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Manly, brave | Rock, stone |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | ahn-DREH-ah | pee-EH-troh |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1912 | 1909 |
| Peak year | 1976 (183) | 1974 (52) |
| In 2025 | 16 | 40 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Andrea
Pietro
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Andrea | Pietro |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 113 | 215 |
| 2010s | 185 | 349 |
| 2000s | 372 | 261 |
| 1990s | 643 | 271 |
| 1980s | 1,267 | 280 |
| 1970s | 1,547 | 378 |
| 1960s | 1,087 | 212 |
| 1950s | 415 | 75 |
| 1940s | 126 | 18 |
| 1930s | 93 | 48 |
| 1920s | 100 | 171 |
| 1910s | 81 | 140 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Andrea or Pietro more popular?
Pietro is more popular than Andrea today: about 40 US babies were given the name Pietro in 2025, compared with 16 named Andrea.
What is the difference between Andrea and Pietro?
Andrea means Manly, brave (Italian origin), while Pietro means Rock, stone (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Andrea or Pietro?
In US records, Andrea first appears in 1912 and Pietro in 1909, so Pietro has the longer recorded history.