Richard vs Pete

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Pete Rank #3,090

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

Is Richard or Pete more popular?

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

What do Richard and Pete mean?

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

Are Richard and Pete boy or girl names?

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