Pete vs Cliff

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,023 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"steep rock face by a crossing"

Origin: Old English

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Pete Rank #3,090

Cliff Rank #3,023

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 vs #3090 for Pete.

Is Pete or Cliff more popular?

Cliff is more popular, ranked #3023 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Pete and Cliff mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Cliff means "steep rock face by a crossing" (Old English origin).

Are Pete and Cliff boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Cliff is primarily a boy name.