Rock or stone
Pietro is the Italian form of Peter, derived from the Greek word 'petros'. It symbolizes stability, reliability, and a solid foundation, famously associated with the apostle Peter in the New Testament.
Less common today
Pietro isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,402 in 1997.
The speedster superhero known as Quicksilver · Marvel Comics
Italian opera composer known for Cavalleria rusticana
Renaissance painter and teacher of Raphael
Italian author, playwright, and satirist
Italian general and Prime Minister during WWII
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
