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Niles vs Pete

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,090
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Niles Rank #3,177
Pete Rank #3,090

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3177 for Niles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niles or Pete more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Niles at #3177 in the United States.

What do Niles and Pete mean?

Niles means "champion, winner" (Irish Gaelic Niall origin). Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Niles and Pete boy or girl names?

Niles is primarily a boy name. Pete is primarily a boy name.

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