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