Pete vs Terence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

English Irish American

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Pete Rank #3,090

Terence Rank #2,926

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 vs #3090 for Pete.

Is Pete or Terence more popular?

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Pete and Terence mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Pete and Terence boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.