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