Rick vs Pete

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rick

Boy #2,948 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"powerful ruler, brave leader"

Origin: Germanic

English American German Dutch

56 High Risk

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Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

English American Dutch Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Rick Rank #2,948

Pete Rank #3,090

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

Is Rick or Pete more popular?

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

What do Rick and Pete mean?

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

Are Rick and Pete boy or girl names?

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