Pietro name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old Greek
Usage: Italian, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pi(et)-ro
Meaning: The Rock and The Stone
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What does Pietro mean?

Predominantly used in Finnish, Danish, Italian, Swedish and Norwegian uncustomary, Pietro aimed at boys, meaning of Pietro is "The Rock or The Stone" is originated from Old Greek. Pietro is form of commonly accepted, conifer and biblical Peter.

Peter is version of Pétr. Also Peter is version of Päter. Peter is Swedish cognate of Petrus. Also Peter is German cognate of Petrus, Which is Peter. Peter means Stone and Strong is originated from Old Greek and Latin.

Also Pietro is Italian cognate of Petrus. It is celebrated on June 29th.

How do I pronounce Pietro?

Three syllabled Pietro is most commonly pronounced as pi(et)-ro. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., pee-eh-tro.

Variants of Pietro

Petros, Petrus, Peter, Pétr, Päter, Bedros, Perrin, Pearce, Peterjohn, Petri

How popular is the name Pietro?

Pietro was a popular name in Italy. Over 55208 babies have been named Pietro since 1999. When at the peak of its usage in 2012, the moniker grabbed the 19th spot and 3269 baby boys were given the name.

However after 20 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts but still dominating the charts. Moreover, the given name has been to the top 50 baby names 20 times Pietro is a familiar baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1909 and was able to reach the top 2000 names.

In 1974, it ranked 1149th when 51 boy were named Pietro. Over 2138 people have been named Pietro in United States. Also, in France, it has been in use since 1901 and was able to reach the top 300 names.

In 1962, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 251 on boy names chart when 66 babies were given the name Pietro. Over 1448 babies in France have been named Pietro.

Pietro is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 22 years of use, it could not make it big. There are over 222 babies that have been given the name Pietro in England and Wales.

Also, it is among the top 400 boy names in Switzerland. There are over 303 babies that have been given the name Pietro in Switzerland. During its 21 years of usage in Belgium, it had made up to just the top 700 boy names.

Over 180 babies in Belgium have been named Pietro.

Pietro is a common name in Brazil, Germany, Canada and England while somewhat familiar name in Venezuela, Dominican Republic, Spain, Poland, South Africa, Chile, Netherlands, Australia, Ecuador, Israel, Morocco, Luxembourg, San Marino and Portugal.

According to our evaluation, at least 470000 people have been bestowed Pietro around the globe.

YearRankBirths
2023298641
2022367130
2021280044
2020363829
2019341533
2018293840
2017283542
2016310737
2015302038
2014401225
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Pietro in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands8119107
Finland15523100

Here's what numbers has to say about Pietro

When it comes to your career, you don't make it your priority but see it as something you must do to survive. If number 2 is your soul urge number, you are an emotional person, no matter how much you deny it. You are inspiring and have a strong charisma. Don't make work your priority. Learn how to live on your own and trust others without losing yourself and your self-respect. Whatever you do, you do it with heart. And it always gives the best results because your approach is positive.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Pietro

  •  Zenaida - Girl name Zenaida has origin in Old Greek is particulary used in Spanish and Finnish. Zenaida is Greek and Latin cognate of Ζηναις from the Greek God Zeus
  •  Aleia - Used mainly in Danish and Swedish dominant, Aleia is originated from Old Greek and Germanic is mostly given to girls. Aleia is Danish form of Alija
  •  Polydeukes is used predominantly in English, Polydeukes means "Much Sweet Wine" and originated from Old Greek is bestowed upon boys
  •  Kittie - The widespread and classic girl name Kittie is of Old Greek origin especially used in Danish and Swedish languages, Kittie means "The Pure and Beloved". Kittie is a short form of Karine.
  •  Melis - Prevalently used in German atypical, Melis is used as a baby girl name has its roots in Old Greek, meaning of Melis is "The Bee"

Famous people named Pietro

  • Pietro Mascagni, Italian composer most noted for his operas
  • Pietro Carnesecchi, Italian humanist
  • Pietro Badoglio, Italian general during both World Wars and the first viceroy of Italian East Africa
  • Pietro Cavallini, Italian painter and mosaic designer working during the late Middle Ages
  • Pietro Lorenzetti, Italian painter, active between c
  • Pietro Colletta, Neapolitan general and historian
  • Pietro Alessandro Guglielmi, Italian opera composer
  • Pietro Porcelli, Italian-born sculptor responsible for many statues
  • Pietro Locatelli, Italian Baroque composer and violinist
  • Pietro Frua, was one of the leading Italian coachbuilders and car designers during the 1950s and 1960s
  • Pietro Maria Bardi, Italian writer, curator and collector
  • Pietro Acciarito, Italian anarchist
  • Pietro Aron, Italian music theorist and composer
  • Pietro Cataldi, Italian mathematician
  • Pietro Cerone, Italian music theorist
  • Pietro Antonio Solari, Italian architect and sculptor
  • Pietro Nardini, Italian Composer and Violinist
  • Pietro Accolti, Italian Roman Catholic cardinal
  • Pietro Ubaldi, Italian author, teacher and philosopher
  • Pietro Ingrao, Italian politician, journalist and former partisan
  • Pietro Raimondi, Italian composer
  • Pietro Fontana, Italian engraver
  • Pietro Citati, Italian writer and literary critic
  • Pietro Lando, Doge of Venice from 1538 to 1545
  • Pietro Della Valle, Italian composer, musicologist
  • Pietro Ameglio, Uruguayan-born naturalized Mexican citizen and Gandhian civil rights and peace activist best
  • Pietro Consagra, was born on the 4th of October 1920
  • Pietro Micca, Sabaudian soldier
  • Pietro Tacchini, Italian astronomer
  • Pietro Cossa, Italian dramatist
  • Pietro Alcionio, Venetian humanist and classical scholar under the patronage of Pope Clement VII
  • Pietro Santi Bartoli, Italian engraver, draughtsman and painter
  • Pietro Ottoboni, Italian cardinal and grandnephew of Pope Alexander VIII
  • Pietro Castelli, Italian physician and botanist
  • Pietro Tacca, Italian sculptor
  • Pietro Francisci, Italian film director
  • Pietro Nenni, Italian socialist politician
  • Pietro Pontio, Italian theorist and composer
  • Pietro Baldassare, Baroque composer, possibly born in Rome or Brescia
  • Pietro della Vigna, Italian jurist and diplomat
  • Pietro Rosa, Italian architect and topographer
  • Pietro Romanelli, Italian archaeologist
  • Pietro Monte, master of arms
  • Pietro Forquet, Italian bridge player
  • Pietro Paolo Sabbatini, Italian composer, orchestra director and musician,
  • Pietro Gasparri, Roman Catholic cardinal
  • Pietro Andrea Mattioli, doctor and naturalist born in Siena
  • Pietro La Fontaine, Italian Roman Catholic cardinal
  • Pietro Pomponazzi, Italian philosopher
  • Pietro Pitati, Italian astronomer and mathematician
  • Pietro d'Abano, Italian philosopher, astrologer
  • Pietro Bembo, Italian scholar, poet, literary theorist
  • Pietro Metastasio, Italian poet and librettist
  • Pietro Ziani, 42nd Doge of Venice from 15 August 1205 to 1229
  • Pietro da Cortona, Italian Baroque painter and architect

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
  6. Istat – Istituto nazionale di statistica, https://www.istat.it/en/analysis-and-products/interactive-contents/baby-names
  7. Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
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