Pete

Boy

Origin: Greek · English

Meaning

“rock or stone”

Cultural Notes

Short form of Peter, used as a standalone name; Pete Townshend of The Who and folk icon Pete Seeger are notable bearers.

Popularity

Rarity: rare
Peak decade: 1950s
Community likes: 0

Famous People Named Pete

  • Pete Townshend
  • Pete Seeger
  • Pete Rose

Variants & Spellings

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