Pete

Boy's name

Pete is a diminutive of the name Peter, which is derived from the Greek name Πέτρος (Petros) meaning "rock" or "stone."

Meaning Stone
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 40
Peak year 1959

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Pete Sampras - Tennis player, 14 Grand Slam titles.
  • Pete Townshend - The Who guitarist, songwriter.
  • Pete Rose - MLB player, banned for gambling.
  • Pete Davidson - Comedian, SNL cast member.
  • Pete Seeger - Folk singer, social activist.
  • Pete Wentz - Fall Out Boy bassist, songwriter.
  • Pete Carroll - NFL coach, Seattle Seahawks.
  • Pete Doherty - Musician, The Libertines frontman.
  • Pete Postlethwaite - Actor, "In the Name of the Father."
  • Pete Conrad - Astronaut, Apollo 12 moon mission.

Brothers for Pete

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Sisters for Pete

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Name Variants

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