Pete vs Burke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,235 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the fortress"

Origin: Old French 'borc'

Irish English American Australian

15 High Risk

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Pete Rank #3,090

Burke Rank #3,235

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3235 for Burke.

Is Pete or Burke more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Burke at #3235 in the United States.

What do Pete and Burke mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Burke means "from the fortress" (Old French 'borc' origin).

Are Pete and Burke boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Burke is primarily a boy name.