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Pedro

Boy name · 9 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Pedro: 9 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 3 births in 2014.

Originally meaning "rock" or "stone," Pedro is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Peter, tracing back to the Greek Petros via Latin. This classic name has been borne by notable figures such as the Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral, who led the fleet that first sighted Brazil, and Pedro II, the last constitutional emperor of Brazil. Its connection to Saint Peter, the foundational apostle, has given rise to numerous place names worldwide, including the city of San Pedro in California and countless towns across Latin America. In Scotland, Pedro has appeared steadily among multicultural baby names, though it remains far less common than its English counterpart. A notable variant is the Croatian Pero, while the nickname Pedrinho adds a warm, affectionate twist in Portuguese-speaking communities.

Boy 3 of 52 years

Peak year
20143 babies
Latest (2016)
#7073 babies
Total births
9since 2014
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2014 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).