Grete is a girl's name of German origin meaning “Pearl; a name representing purity and rarity.” With 2 syllables, it is short and easy to say. Common nicknames include Gret, Gretchen. As of 2025, Grete ranks #2595 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #2592 in 2022.
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GREH-teh
Phonetic spelling
Currently #2595 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Grete means “Pearl; a name representing purity and rarity.” It is a girl's name of German origin.
Grete is pronounced GREH-teh.
Grete is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Grete currently ranks #2595 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Grete include Gret, Gretchen.
Middle names that pair well with Grete include Grete Liesl, Grete Sophie, Grete Marie.
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