Pete
Meaning of Pete
Originating from the Greek name "Peter," Pete is a popular male name that has a strong and timeless appeal. It carries the meaning of "rock" or "stone," symbolizing strength and stability. Pete has been widely used in both American and British English-speaking countries, with its pronunciation being consistent across both variants. In recent years, it has maintained a steady popularity in the United States, consistently ranking within the top 300 names for newborn boys. With its rich history and enduring charm, Pete is an excellent choice for parents seeking a classic and dependable name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as PEET (/piːt/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Pete
| Pete Buttigieg - Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg, also known as "Mayor Pete," is an American politician and former naval officer currently serving as the 19th United States Secretary of Transportation. |
| Pete Townshend - Peter Dennis Blandford Townshend is an influential English musician known for his role as the co-founder, leader, guitarist, and principal songwriter of the Who, a highly influential rock band from the 1960s and 1970s. |
| Pete Sampras is a former world No. 1 tennis player, known for winning 14 major singles titles and holding the record for the most weeks at the top ranking. |
| Pete Davidson - Peter Michael Davidson is an American comedian, actor, and writer known for his work on Saturday Night Live. |
| Pete Wentz - Peter Lewis Kingston Wentz III is an American musician known as the bassist and lyricist for the rock band Fall Out Boy, and he also owns the record label DCD2 Records. |
| Pete Conrad - Charles "Pete" Conrad Jr. was an American NASA astronaut and the third person to walk on the Moon during the Apollo 12 mission. |
| Pete Alonso - Peter Morgan Alonso, also known as "Polar Bear," is a prominent American professional baseball first baseman for the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB), making his debut in 2019. |
| Pete Gallego - Pete Peña Gallego is an American lawyer, politician, and higher education leader who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 23rd congressional district and president of Sul Ross State University. |
| Pete Docter - Peter Hans Docter is an American filmmaker and animator, best known for directing animated feature films such as Monsters, Inc., Up, Inside Out, and Soul, and has won three Oscars for Best Animated Feature. |
| Pete Kozma - Peter Michael Kozma is a free agent American professional baseball shortstop who has played for several Major League Baseball teams. |
| Pete Frates - Peter Frates was an American college baseball player and ALS activist known for popularizing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. |
| Pete Souza - Peter Joseph Souza is a renowned American photojournalist who served as the chief official White House photographer for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. |
| Pete Carr - Jesse Willard "Pete" Carr was a renowned American guitarist known for his contributions to the music of various artists from the 1970s onwards. |
| Pete Shelley was an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist known for his work with the punk band Buzzcocks and his successful solo career. |
| Pete Dominick - Peter J. Dominick is an American political comedian and talk radio personality. |
