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Pedro

Boy · Greek · Medium name

Meaning
Rock, stone, of the rock
Pronunciation
PEH-droh
Origin
Greek

Spanish form of Peter, from Greek 'petros' meaning rock.

Popularity
Very popular in Spain (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: Greek, Spanish, Portuguese

Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, Portugal

Alternate spellings

  • PeterGreek / English

    English form.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Saint Peter

    1st century BCE–1st century

    Apostle of Jesus and first Pope in Catholic tradition.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, Greek Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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