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Pierre

♂ Boy

Pronounced pee-AIR /piˈɛər/Low

Meaning: Rock, stone, the rockLow

In 30 seconds: Pierre is the elegant French form of Peter, from the Greek petra meaning rock or stone. The name was given by Jesus to his disciple Simon (Simon the Rock), and Pierre carries this foundational meaning in the language of French culture.
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Origin LowFrench, Greek
MeaningRock, stone, the rock
U.S. rank (2025)#1253 → Stable
2025 U.S. births159 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 19,067

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198818802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pierre is the French form of Petrus/Peter, from the Greek petra meaning rock. Saint Peter was the first Pope and the rock upon which Jesus said he would build his church. Pierre has been a classic French name since the medieval period.

Pierre is widely used in France and Francophone countries. In the United States it has a sophisticated French quality that gives it an international elegance distinct from the common Peter.

Did you know? Pierre Curie (1859-1906), husband of Marie Curie, shared her Nobel Prize in Physics. Together they are one of history's most celebrated scientific partnerships, and Pierre carries the legacy of one of science's great collaborative spirits.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Pierre

Variations

PeterPietroPedroPetr

Nicknames

PierPi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Pierre Curie (1859-1906)
    French physicist who shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with his wife Marie Curie

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Frequently Asked

What does Pierre mean?

Pierre means rock or stone from the Greek petra, as the French form of Peter.

Who was Saint Peter?

Saint Peter (born Simon) was Jesus's chief disciple, considered the first Pope and the rock upon which the church was built.

How do you pronounce Pierre?

Pierre is pronounced pee-AIR with two syllables.

What names are similar to Pierre?

Similar names include Peter, Paolo, and Hugo.

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