Boy name
Pierre name meaning
“stone, rock”
Pierre is a masculine French name meaning stone or rock. It is the French form of Peter, transmitted through Latin Petrus from Greek Petros, meaning rock. The name also has an association with Christian tradition through the apostle Peter, alongside its French form and Greek linguistic root.
What does Pierre mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Pierre
Pierre is the French form of Peter, transmitted through Latin Petrus from Greek Petros, meaning rock. Its Christian association comes from the apostle Peter.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Pierre
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Pierre, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Pierre: stone, rock
- Matthew: gift from God
- Xavier: a new house
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Meaning of each word
- Pierre: stone, rock
- Sebastian: from the city of Sebaste
- Maykel: who is like God?
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Pierre Gideon
Meaning of each word
- Pierre: stone, rock
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
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Meaning of each word
- Andrew: manly, courageous
- Pierre: stone, rock
- Julian: belonging to the family of Julius
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Pierre Yustus
Meaning of each word
- Pierre: stone, rock
- Yustus: just and upright
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Meaning of each word
- Pierre: stone, rock
- Yeheskiel: God gives strength
- Kornelis: associated with a horn
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How to pronounce Pierre
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦥꦶꦲꦺꦂꦫꦺ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮕᮤᮈᮁᮛᮨ |
Is Pierre a boy’s name?
Yes, Pierre is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Pierre ranks #2,289 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Pierre
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Pierre
- Pierre Tendean · b. 1939
- Pierre Rolland · b. 1979
- Pierre Gruno · b. 1958
- Pierre Johan Sierra Makisanti · b. 1988
- Pierre Senjaya · b. 1979
FAQ about the name Pierre
What is the meaning of Pierre?
Pierre means stone, rock. Pierre is the French form of Peter, transmitted through Latin Petrus from Greek Petros, meaning rock. Its Christian association comes from the apostle Peter.
Is Pierre a boy’s name?
Yes, Pierre is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 88% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Pierre?
Pierre is of European, Latin and Greek origin.
How many syllables does Pierre have?
Pierre has 3 syllables (Pi-er-re) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Pierre?
Pierre ranks #2,289 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Pierre?
Some ideas: Pierre Matthew Xavier; Pierre Sebastian Maykel; Pierre Gideon.
Famous people named Pierre?
Notable people named Pierre include Pierre Tendean, Pierre Rolland, Pierre Gruno.
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