Bently vs Pete

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pete

Boy #3,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,090
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Bently Rank #3,114
Pete Rank #3,090

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #3114 for Bently.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Bently ___

  • Bently James
  • Bently Cole
  • Bently Gray
  • Bently Wade
  • Bently Reid
  • Bently Hunter

Pete ___

  • Pete James
  • Pete Michael
  • Pete David
  • Pete Thomas
  • Pete Henry
  • Pete George

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Bently

Hadley Kinsley Maverick Presley Jagger

If you choose Pete

Sam Tom Jack Dave Ann

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bently or Pete more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Bently at #3114 in the United States.

What do Bently and Pete mean?

Bently means "meadow of bent grass" (Old English origin). Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Bently and Pete boy or girl names?

Bently is primarily a boy name. Pete is primarily a boy name.

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