Pete vs Wave

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

American English

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Pete Rank #3,090

Wave Rank #3,245

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3245 for Wave.

Is Pete or Wave more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Wave at #3245 in the United States.

What do Pete and Wave mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Wave means "ocean wave, moving water" (English origin).

Are Pete and Wave boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Wave is primarily a boy name.