Dare 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

Dare Rank #38,741
Pete Rank #3,090

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #38741 for Dare.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dare ___

No pairings available yet.

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 Dare

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Pete

Sam Tom Jack Dave Ann

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dare or Pete more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Dare at #38741 in the United States.

What do Dare and Pete mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Dare and Pete boy or girl names?

Dare is primarily a boy name. Pete is primarily a boy name.

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