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Pedr as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Pedr

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The baby name Pedr is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /pɛdr/ (approx. "PEH-dr").

Pedr is Welsh in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 1.0
Origin: Welsh
Pronunciation: /pɛdr/ (approx. "PEH-dr")

What is the meaning of the name Pedr ?

The baby name Pedr is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /pɛdr/ (approx. "PEH-dr").

Pedr is Welsh in Origin.

Pedr is the Welsh form of Peter, from Greek Petros meaning "rock" or "stone," transmitted through Latin Petrus and the New Testament. It appears in medieval Welsh records alongside Latinized or English forms, reflecting the name's spread with Christianization. While Peter dominated in English-speaking contexts, Pedr persisted in Welsh-language communities and saw modest revival during the 19th to 20th century cultural renaissance; today it signals clear Welsh identity while remaining relatively uncommon.

Variants and cognates include Peter (English), Piers/Pierce (Middle English developments), Pierre (French), Pietro (Italian), Pedro (Spanish/Portuguese), Peder (Scandinavian), Pêr/Per (Breton), Peadar (Irish and Scottish Gaelic), Peddyr (Manx), and Peio (Basque). Diminutives are rare in Welsh, so Pedr is typically used in full. The steadfast "rock" meaning, together with apostolic associations, lends Pedr a classic, quietly traditional character.

Pedr has the following similar or variant Names

Pedr – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PT 0 #250 1 4,161
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
MU Boys 0 #367 3 8,477
PT Boys 0 #379 3 7,951
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
AR Boys 0 #482 2 7,628
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #501 5 9,305
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
CL Boys 0 #653 13 13,390
BR Boys 0 #739 13 12,213
PE Boys 0 #864 15 14,506
CO Boys 0 #890 31 15,656
Spain Boys 0 #902 29 5,610
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
MX Boys 0 #967 16 16,355
BR Girls 0 #991 2 12,708
PE Girls 0 #1,010 1 14,861
MA 0 #1,119 10 20,986
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Pedr is popular in 20 countries — most recent births per country:

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BR
CL
CO

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People also ask about Pedr

Pedr is predominantly a boy's name.
Pedr is a one syllable name, pronounced /pɛdr/ (approx. "PEH-dr").
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Pedyr (Cornish), Peder (Scandinavian), Petr (Czech/Slovak) and Peadar (Irish).
Across languages, Pedr has these equivalents: Peter (English), Pedro (Spanish/Portuguese), Pierre (French), Pietro (Italian), Piotr (Polish), and 4 more.
Pedr is a name of Welsh origin, traditionally used in Wales. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Wales and its diaspora communities.