Pedro Azevedo

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Pedro Azevedo — Germanic
155K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Pedro Azevedo is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Pedro is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compared with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pero". The surname Azevedo: Aluísio Azevedo (1837–1913), Brazilian writer Ángela de Azevedo, 17th century Spanish and Portuguese playwright Anna Gonsalves Paes de Azevedo (1612–1674), Brazilian plantation owner Belmiro de Azevedo (1938–2017), Portuguese entrepreneur and the richest person in Portugal Bento da Fonseca de Azevedo, early 18th-century Portuguese master carver Eduardo Azevedo (born 1981), Brazilian race car driver Fábio Azevedo (born 1999), Brazilian footballer Filipa Azevedo (born 1991), Portuguese singer Geraldo Azevedo (born 1945), Brazilian singer & guitarist Gerard Dominique de Azevedo Coutinho y Bernal. Pedro is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 155K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Pedro reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Pedro

Germanic

Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compared with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pero".

Surname: Azevedo

Spanish

Aluísio Azevedo (1837–1913), Brazilian writer Ángela de Azevedo, 17th century Spanish and Portuguese playwright Anna Gonsalves Paes de Azevedo (1612–1674), Brazilian plantation owner Belmiro de Azevedo (1938–2017), Portuguese entrepreneur and the richest person in Portugal Bento da Fonseca de Azevedo, early 18th-century Portuguese master carver Eduardo Azevedo (born 1981), Brazilian race car driver Fábio Azevedo (born 1999), Brazilian footballer Filipa Azevedo (born 1991), Portuguese singer Geraldo Azevedo (born 1945), Brazilian singer & guitarist Gerard Dominique de Azevedo Coutinho y Bernal.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Pedro is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Pedro by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Pedro Azevedo

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Pedro Azevedo:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Pedro?
The first name Pedro originates from Germanic. Pedro is a masculine given name. Pedro is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician name for Peter. Its French equivalent is Pierre while its English and Germanic form is Peter. The counterpart patronymic surname of the name Pedro, meaning "son of Peter" (compared with the English surname Peterson) is Pérez in Spanish, Peres in Galician and Portuguese, Pires also in Portuguese, and Peiris in coastal area of Sri Lanka (where it originated from the Portuguese version), with all ultimately meaning "son of Pero".
When was Pedro most popular?
The name Pedro reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Azevedo?
The surname Azevedo originates from Spanish. Aluísio Azevedo (1837–1913), Brazilian writer Ángela de Azevedo, 17th century Spanish and Portuguese playwright Anna Gonsalves Paes de Azevedo (1612–1674), Brazilian plantation owner Belmiro de Azevedo (1938–2017), Portuguese entrepreneur and the richest person in Portugal Bento da Fonseca de Azevedo, early 18th-century Portuguese master carver Eduardo Azevedo (born 1981), Brazilian race car driver Fábio Azevedo (born 1999), Brazilian footballer Filipa Azevedo (born 1991), Portuguese singer Geraldo Azevedo (born 1945), Brazilian singer & guitarist Gerard Dominique de Azevedo Coutinho y Bernal.
What are the origins of the name Pedro Azevedo?
The name Pedro Azevedo combines two different traditions: the first name Pedro has Germanic roots, while the surname Azevedo originates from Spanish.
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