Pete vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Pete Rank #3,090

Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #3090 for Pete.

Is Pete or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Pete and Ted mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Pete and Ted boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.