Wave vs Pete

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wave

Boy #3,245 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ocean wave, moving water"

Origin: English

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Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Wave Rank #3,245

Pete Rank #3,090

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

Is Wave or Pete more popular?

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

What do Wave and Pete mean?

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

Are Wave and Pete boy or girl names?

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