Oliver 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
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Popularity Comparison

Oliver Rank #3
Pete Rank #3,090

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #3090 for Pete.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

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 Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

If you choose Pete

Sam Tom Jack Dave Ann

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oliver or Pete more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Pete at #3090 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Pete mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Oliver and Pete boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Pete is primarily a boy name.

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