Pedro

Masculine

Meaning

Stone or rock.

Etymology

Derived from Latin Petrus, which comes from Greek petros (stone, rock). The name is famous from Saint Peter, one of Jesus's apostles, to whom Jesus said 'upon this rock I will build my church.'

About the Name Pedro

Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter with deep biblical significance. It has been widely used across Spanish and Portuguese-speaking cultures for centuries.

Notable Bearers

Pedro Pascal Pedro Almodóvar Pedro Martínez

Historical People Named Pedro