What does Edoardo mean?
Edoardo is the Italian form of Edward, “wealthy guardian.”
What does Pietro mean?
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, “rock.”
Edoardo vs Pietro
Which is more popular?
Pietro is more popular than Edoardo today: about 40 US babies were given the name Pietro in 2025, compared with 10 named Edoardo.
| Edoardo | Pietro | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Wealthy guardian | Rock, stone |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | eh-doh-AR-doh | pee-EH-troh |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1983 | 1909 |
| Peak year | 2006 (14) | 1974 (52) |
| In 2025 | 10 | 40 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Edoardo
Pietro
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Edoardo | Pietro |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 45 | 215 |
| 2010s | 57 | 349 |
| 2000s | 82 | 261 |
| 1990s | 44 | 271 |
| 1980s | 17 | 280 |
| 1970s | 0 | 378 |
| 1960s | 0 | 212 |
| 1950s | 0 | 75 |
| 1940s | 0 | 18 |
| 1930s | 0 | 48 |
| 1920s | 0 | 171 |
| 1910s | 0 | 140 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Edoardo or Pietro more popular?
Pietro is more popular than Edoardo today: about 40 US babies were given the name Pietro in 2025, compared with 10 named Edoardo.
What is the difference between Edoardo and Pietro?
Edoardo means Wealthy guardian (Italian origin), while Pietro means Rock, stone (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Edoardo or Pietro?
In US records, Edoardo first appears in 1983 and Pietro in 1909, so Pietro has the longer recorded history.