Pete vs Pierre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via French

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Pete Rank #3,090

Pierre Rank #1,252

Pierre is more popular, ranked #1252 vs #3090 for Pete.

Is Pete or Pierre more popular?

Pierre is more popular, ranked #1252 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Pete and Pierre mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Pierre means "rock, stone" (Greek via French origin).

Are Pete and Pierre boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Pierre is primarily a boy name.