Pete vs Thelia

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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Thelia

Girl #69,213 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flowering, in bloom"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek British International

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,213
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Thea, Thel, Lia

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Pete Rank #3,090
Thelia Rank #69,213

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 vs #69213 for Thelia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Pete ___

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

Thelia ___

  • Thelia Rose
  • Thelia Grace
  • Thelia June
  • Thelia Marie
  • Thelia Pearl

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Pete

Sam Tom Jack Dave Ann

If you choose Thelia

Cordelia Araminta Ophelia Sylvia Helena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pete or Thelia more popular?

Pete is more popular, ranked #3090 compared to Thelia at #69213 in the United States.

What do Pete and Thelia mean?

Pete means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Thelia means "flowering, in bloom" (Greek origin).

Are Pete and Thelia boy or girl names?

Pete is primarily a boy name. Thelia is primarily a girl name.

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