What origin is the name Pete?

Pete comes from english naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Pete a popular name?

Pete is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Pete does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Pete?

Names from the same english tradition pair naturally with Pete — for example Evelyn, Harper, Ella. You can browse more on our english names page.

Pete

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Pete

Pete

Boy

english

2 syllables

Pete is an english boy's name meaning "An English diminutive of Peter, derived from the Greek word for rock, symbolizing solid foundation and reliability.".

Parents who choose Pete pick a boy name from the english tradition, meaning "An English diminutive of Peter, derived from the Greek word for rock, symbolizing solid foundation and reliability.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: english
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

An English diminutive of Peter, derived from the Greek word for rock, symbolizing solid foundation and reliability.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Pete

Very rare in US records

What does Pete mean?

Pete is a boy name of english origin meaning "An English diminutive of Peter, derived from the Greek word for rock, symbolizing solid foundation and reliability.".

Is Pete a rare name?

Yes. Pete does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Sister names that go with Pete

Evelyn Harper Ella Lily Scarlett Audrey

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Pete means "An English diminutive of Peter, derived from the Greek word for rock, symbolizing solid foundation and reliability." — these names share that spirit.