Pico as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Pico

What is the meaning of the name Pico ?

The baby name Pico is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpiːkoʊ/ (English), /ˈpiko/ (Spanish/Italian); approx. "PEE-koh".

Pico is Italian, Portuguese, Spanish in Origin.

Pico is a Romance-language name rooted in Iberian vocabulary: in Spanish and Portuguese pico means “peak,” “summit,” or “beak,” and by extension “point” or “tip.” As such it began as a nickname for someone who lived near a mountain, had a sharp profile, or worked with a pick, and as a toponymic and occupational surname across Spain, Portugal, and Italy. In Italy it also echoes the noble family of the Picos of Mirandola, linking the name to Renaissance humanism.

As a given name Pico has been rare but steadily visible, helped by the Renaissance figure Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (surname) and the contemporary essayist Pico Iyer. It appeals today for its brisk, modern sound and evocative mountain imagery. Variants and related forms include Piko (phonetic spelling), Picco (Italian), and the affectionate Spanish Piqui/Piquito; feminine or unisex echoes include Pica. Meaning-centered interpretations highlight “summit,” suggesting aspiration, adventure, and clarity.