Pete vs Rick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Pete Rank #3,090

Rick Rank #2,948

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 vs #3090 for Pete.

Is Pete or Rick more popular?

Rick is more popular, ranked #2948 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Pete and Rick mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Rick means "powerful ruler, brave leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Pete and Rick boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Rick is primarily a boy name.