What does Pietro mean?
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, “rock.”
What does Riccardo mean?
Riccardo is the Italian form of Richard, “brave ruler.”
Pietro vs Riccardo
Which is more popular?
Pietro is more popular than Riccardo today: about 40 US babies were given the name Pietro in 2025, compared with 16 named Riccardo.
| Pietro | Riccardo | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Rock, stone | Brave ruler |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Pronunciation | pee-EH-troh | rik-KAR-doh |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1909 | 1913 |
| Peak year | 1974 (52) | 1979 (37) |
| In 2025 | 40 | 16 |
| Trend | Steady | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Pietro
Riccardo
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Pietro | Riccardo |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 215 | 80 |
| 2010s | 349 | 130 |
| 2000s | 261 | 132 |
| 1990s | 271 | 197 |
| 1980s | 280 | 258 |
| 1970s | 378 | 270 |
| 1960s | 212 | 244 |
| 1950s | 75 | 206 |
| 1940s | 18 | 40 |
| 1930s | 48 | 7 |
| 1920s | 171 | 7 |
| 1910s | 140 | 5 |
| 1900s | 5 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pietro or Riccardo more popular?
Pietro is more popular than Riccardo today: about 40 US babies were given the name Pietro in 2025, compared with 16 named Riccardo.
What is the difference between Pietro and Riccardo?
Pietro means Rock, stone (Italian origin), while Riccardo means Brave ruler (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Pietro or Riccardo?
In US records, Pietro first appears in 1909 and Riccardo in 1913, so Pietro has the longer recorded history.