Pete vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Pete Rank #3,090

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #3090 for Pete.

Is Pete or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Pete and Richard mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Pete and Richard boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.