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The baby name Pietro is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈpjɛːtro/ — anglicized: PYE-troh.

Pietro is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: Italian: /ˈpjɛːtro/ — anglicized: PYE-troh

What is the meaning of the name Pietro ?

The baby name Pietro is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈpjɛːtro/ — anglicized: PYE-troh.

Pietro is Italian in Origin.

Pietro is the standard Italian form of Peter, from Latin Petrus and Greek Petros, ultimately translating the Aramaic Kepha (“rock, stone”). Anchored to the cult of Saint Peter - apostle, first bishop of Rome, and namesake of St. Peter’s Basilica - the name has been steady in Italy since the Middle Ages and flourished through the Renaissance and Baroque eras, especially in central and northern regions. It connotes steadfastness, reliability, and spiritual authority.

Variants and related forms include Piero, Pier, Pierluigi (compound), and diminutives Pierino, Pietrino; the feminine Pietra is rare. Cognates across languages are Peter (English), Pierre (French), Pedro (Spanish/Portuguese), Petros (Greek), Piotr (Polish), Petar (South Slavic), and Petru (Romanian). Notable bearers range from painter Pietro Perugino and architect Pietro da Cortona to satirist Pietro Aretino, librettist Pietro Metastasio, and composer Pietro Mascagni, anchoring the name in Italian artistic heritage.

Pietro has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Pietro

Pietro Badoglio Politician · Born 1871 · Italy Pietro Badoglio was an Italian politician and military leader, most famous for serving as Prime Minister of Italy after Mussolini's fall during World War II. He played a crucial role in negotiating Italy's armistice with the Allies in 1943. His leadership marked a significant turning point in Italy's involvement in the war. Pietro Mennea Politician · Born 1952 · Italy Pietro Mennea was an Italian sprinter who gained fame for his remarkable achievements in athletics, particularly for setting the world record in the 200 meters in 1979, which stood for 17 years. He later transitioned into politics, serving as a Member of the European Parliament. Pietro Germi Actor · Born 1914 · Italy Pietro Germi was an Italian actor and filmmaker best known for his work on the film 'Divorce Italian Style'. Born in 1914, he made significant contributions to Italian cinema with other notable films like 'Seduced and Abandoned' and 'The Birds, the Bees and the Italians'.

Celebrity babies named Pietro

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Pietro Antonelli Giovanna Antonelli television actor Murilo Benício film director

Pietro – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Boys 2025 #1 836
IT Boys 2024 #17 1,953 47
SV Boys 0 #28 1 352
IT Boys 0 #34 114,608 10,046
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
LU 0 #63 4 2,830
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
IT 0 #76 4,501 4,183
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
GE Boys 0 #110 1 2,055
HU 0 #114 2 1,675
OM 0 #120 2 6,215
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
Switzerland Boys 2024 #131 7 1,769
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
PA 0 #137 2 3,797
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
RS Boys 0 #153 2 2,277
CR 0 #164 2 5,526
MT Boys 0 #167 10 4,064
HU Boys 0 #172 3 3,954
Sweden Boys 2022 #180 3 1,509
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
LU Boys 0 #185 34 4,970
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
BG Boys 0 #215 6 3,850
IR 0 #229 3 4,221
EC Boys 0 #245 2 3,322
AO Boys 0 #247 3 5,568
HR Boys 0 #248 11 3,997
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
CZ Boys 0 #266 39 6,530
GR Boys 0 #269 5 6,912
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
KZ Boys 0 #295 2 6,578
Canada Boys 2024 #296 11 2,588
JP Boys 0 #300 4 7,909
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
PL Boys 0 #308 28 6,459
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
BR Boys 0 #316 753 12,213
BR 0 #322 24 5,969
DK Boys 0 #325 8 7,401
PE 0 #326 4 6,350
CN Boys 0 #327 5 9,639
PT Boys 0 #330 38 7,951
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
GT 0 #338 1 5,948
MY 0 #354 1 12,352
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
France Boys 2021 #364 24 2,865
MU Boys 0 #365 5 8,477
UY Boys 0 #380 20 5,922
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
CL 0 #401 11 6,867
PH Boys 0 #403 6 11,440
Germany 0 #415 23 2,542
Austria Boys 0 #430 13 2,180
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
AR Boys 0 #445 23 7,628
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
ZA 0 #469 6 14,421
GT Boys 0 #497 3 7,625
PA Boys 0 #497 9 9,305
CR Boys 0 #503 8 10,188
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
IR Boys 0 #520 33 10,162
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
Germany Boys 0 #538 497 5,697
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
CL Boys 0 #546 121 13,390
HK Boys 0 #550 8 12,905
BO Boys 0 #559 34 9,244
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
IL Boys 0 #623 3 10,983
Finland Boys 2026 #633 50 3,552
LB 0 #646 13 13,263
BO Girls 0 #651 1 9,488
SG Boys 0 #733 7 17,960
QA Boys 0 #741 3 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
PE Boys 0 #769 110 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #789 143 5,610
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
TN 0 #811 19 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #862 31 7,044
EG Boys 0 #869 18 15,035
NL Boys 0 #880 72 5,873
IT Girls 0 #882 642 9,415
CO Boys 0 #893 28 15,656
OM Boys 0 #910 9 17,948
MX Boys 0 #924 59 16,355
BR Girls 0 #931 11 12,708
NG Boys 0 #993 9 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MA 0 #1,114 15 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,122 20 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,138 6 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,143 36 25,619
CO Girls 0 #1,152 1 16,140
DZ 0 #1,158 19 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Pietro is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
IT
Switzerland
United States

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People also ask about Pietro

Pietro is predominantly a boy's name.
Pietro is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Italian: /ˈpjɛːtro/ — anglicized: PYE-troh.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Piero, Pier, Pierino, Pietrino and Petro.
Across languages, Pietro has these equivalents: Peter (English/German), Pedro (Spanish/Portuguese), Pierre (French), Piotr (Polish), Pyotr (Russian), and 5 more.
Yes, very popular — Pietro ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Pietro ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Pietro's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #406 in 2011 to #364 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Pietro are in our database, including Pietro Badoglio (Politician), Pietro Mennea (Politician), Pietro Germi (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Pietro for their child, including Giovanna Antonelli and Murilo Benício.