What does Gabriele mean?
Gabriele is the Italian form of Gabriel, “God is my strength.”
What does Pietro mean?
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, “rock.”
Gabriele vs Pietro
Which is more popular?
Pietro is more popular than Gabriele today: about 40 US babies were given the name Pietro in 2025, compared with 22 named Gabriele.
| Gabriele | Pietro | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | God is my strength | Rock, stone |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | gah-bree-EH-leh | pee-EH-troh |
| Syllables | 4 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1961 | 1909 |
| Peak year | 2007 (39) | 1974 (52) |
| In 2025 | 22 | 40 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Gabriele
Pietro
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Gabriele | Pietro |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 102 | 215 |
| 2010s | 177 | 349 |
| 2000s | 275 | 261 |
| 1990s | 120 | 271 |
| 1980s | 101 | 280 |
| 1970s | 78 | 378 |
| 1960s | 37 | 212 |
| 1950s | 0 | 75 |
| 1940s | 0 | 18 |
| 1930s | 0 | 48 |
| 1920s | 0 | 171 |
| 1910s | 0 | 140 |
| 1900s | 0 | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gabriele or Pietro more popular?
Pietro is more popular than Gabriele today: about 40 US babies were given the name Pietro in 2025, compared with 22 named Gabriele.
What is the difference between Gabriele and Pietro?
Gabriele means God is my strength (Italian origin), while Pietro means Rock, stone (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Gabriele or Pietro?
In US records, Gabriele first appears in 1961 and Pietro in 1909, so Pietro has the longer recorded history.