What does Federico mean?
Federico is the Italian form of Frederick, “peaceful ruler.”
What does Pietro mean?
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, “rock.”
Federico vs Pietro
Which is more popular?
Federico is more popular than Pietro today: about 73 US babies were given the name Federico in 2025, compared with 40 named Pietro.
| Federico | Pietro | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Peaceful ruler | Rock, stone |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | feh-deh-REE-koh | pee-EH-troh |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1889 | 1909 |
| Peak year | 1976 (148) | 1974 (52) |
| In 2025 | 73 | 40 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Federico
Pietro
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Federico | Pietro |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 437 | 215 |
| 2010s | 700 | 349 |
| 2000s | 1,160 | 261 |
| 1990s | 1,191 | 271 |
| 1980s | 1,176 | 280 |
| 1970s | 1,121 | 378 |
| 1960s | 761 | 212 |
| 1950s | 743 | 75 |
| 1940s | 500 | 18 |
| 1930s | 454 | 48 |
| 1920s | 473 | 171 |
| 1910s | 188 | 140 |
| 1900s | 42 | 5 |
| 1890s | 18 | 0 |
| 1880s | 7 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Federico or Pietro more popular?
Federico is more popular than Pietro today: about 73 US babies were given the name Federico in 2025, compared with 40 named Pietro.
What is the difference between Federico and Pietro?
Federico means Peaceful ruler (Italian origin), while Pietro means Rock, stone (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Federico or Pietro?
In US records, Federico first appears in 1889 and Pietro in 1909, so Federico has the longer recorded history.