Pedro
stone, rock (Spanish via Greek)
Pedro is a spanish / biblical boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 61, with 117,998 records. It has 2 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 91,337 as Pedro, and 26,661 as Pedro Jr.
Origin and meaning
stone, rock (Spanish via Greek)
Pedro derives from the Greek name Petros, translating to 'stone' or 'rock'. In the Philippines, it became widely established through Catholic evangelization and Spanish administration. It represents a classic, traditional Filipino Christian name.
Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Peter, derived from the Greek 'Petros', meaning 'stone' or 'rock'. Introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, it has remained one of the most enduring traditional male names in the country.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently shortened to nicknames such as Pedring, Dro, or Peter. It also appears in classic Filipino idiomatic pairs (e.g., 'Juan at Pedro' representing ordinary people) and compound names like Pedro Jose or John Pedro.
Related forms
- Peter English
- Pierre French
- Pietro Italian
- Pedro Portuguese
Would your family give Pedro?
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Pedro with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Pedro with two Filipino surnames?
Pedro is the given name. The full name is Pedro + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Pedro a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Pedro is number 61, with 117,998 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.