Peter vs Pietro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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12 High Risk

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Boy #3,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek/Latin

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Peter Rank #192

Pietro Rank #3,599

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #3599 for Pietro.

Is Peter or Pietro more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Pietro at #3599 in the United States.

What do Peter and Pietro mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Pietro means "rock, stone" (Greek/Latin origin).

Are Peter and Pietro boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Pietro is primarily a boy name.