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Pete vs Jeff

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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Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,932
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Pete Rank #3,090
Jeff Rank #2,932

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 vs #3090 for Pete.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pete or Jeff more popular?

Jeff is more popular, ranked #2932 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Pete and Jeff mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin).

Are Pete and Jeff boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Jeff is primarily a boy name.

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