Pete vs Bane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,170 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cause of death, ruin, poison"

Origin: Old English bana

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Pete Rank #3,090

Bane Rank #3,170

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3170 for Bane.

Is Pete or Bane more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Bane at #3170 in the United States.

What do Pete and Bane mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Bane means "cause of death, ruin, poison" (Old English bana origin).

Are Pete and Bane boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Bane is primarily a boy name.