Fausto vs Pietro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fausto

Boy #3,492 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lucky, fortunate, auspicious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,492
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Faus, Fausti

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Pietro

Boy #3,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek/Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin Catholic European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,599
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pete, Pie, Piero

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Fausto Rank #3,492
Pietro Rank #3,599

Fausto is more popular, ranked #3492 vs #3599 for Pietro.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fausto ___

  • Fausto Marco
  • Fausto Lorenzo
  • Fausto Alessandro
  • Fausto Rafael
  • Fausto Carlos
  • Fausto Miguel

Pietro ___

  • Pietro Angelo
  • Pietro Marco
  • Pietro Luca
  • Pietro Antonio
  • Pietro Giovanni
  • Pietro Francesco

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fausto

Lorenzo Benedetto Giulia Valentina Lucia

If you choose Pietro

Marco Luca Giulia Valentina Lorenzo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fausto or Pietro more popular?

Fausto is more popular, ranked #3492 compared to Pietro at #3599 in the United States.

What do Fausto and Pietro mean?

Fausto means "lucky, fortunate, auspicious" (Latin origin). Pietro means "rock, stone" (Greek/Latin origin).

Are Fausto and Pietro boy or girl names?

Fausto is primarily a boy name. Pietro is primarily a boy name.

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