Pedro Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Pedro Name at a Glance

Name	Pedro
Meaning	A rock. Form of Peter.
Origin	Portuguese
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Pedro Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Pedro means “A rock. Form of Peter”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Pedro Name Origin

Our database records Pedro under Portuguese origin. Browse more Portuguese baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Pedro a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Pedro is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Pedro

When considering Pedro for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.