Pete vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Pete Rank #3,090

Cale Rank #3,256

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3256 for Cale.

Is Pete or Cale more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Cale at #3256 in the United States.

What do Pete and Cale mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Pete and Cale boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.