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The name Pedro is of Spanish and Portuguese origin and means "rock" or "stone." It is a variant of the name Peter, which comes from the Greek word "petros," meaning "rock" or "stone." The name may have been popularized by Saint Peter, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus and the first Pope of the Catholic Church.Pedro is a common name in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, such as Spain, Portugal, Mexico, Brazil, and Chile. It is also found in other parts of the world with a significant Spanish or Portuguese influence, such as the Philippines and parts of Africa.The name has been used in literature and popular culture, including the character Pedro in the novel "Like Water for Chocolate" by Laura Esquivel and the animated character Pedro in the movie "Rio." There have also been several notable people with the name, including the Spanish artist Pedro Pablo Rubens and the Brazilian soccer player Pedro Rodrigues Filho, also known as "Pedrinho Matador" (the killer little Peter).

The name Pedro is popular in many Spanish-speaking countries and regions, including Spain, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and the Philippines.

If you're looking for names similar to Pedro, you might be interested in other boy names that have a Hispanic origin or share similar sounds or meanings. Here are some options:

• Pablo
• Diego
• Antonio
• Manuel
• Rafael
• Sergio
• Hector
• Luis
• Joaquin
• Juan