Pierre
Pierre: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /piหษษน/ ยท /pษชษน/
Meaning and origin of Pierre
- A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter.
Etymology
Borrowed from French Pierre. Doublet of Peter.
How popular is Pierre?
Since 1880, 74 girls and 19,069 boys in the U.S. have been named Pierre (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5942 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #389 in 1986. In 2025, 159 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Pierre
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
More French boy names
Sibling name ideas for Pierre
Sister and brother names that share Pierre's French roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Pierre FAQ
What does the name Pierre mean?
A male given name from French, of occasional usage, equivalent to English Peter. Borrowed from French Pierre. Doublet of Peter.
What is the origin of the name Pierre?
Pierre is listed as a name of French origin.
How popular is the name Pierre?
Since 1880, 74 girls and 19,069 boys in the U.S. have been named Pierre (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #5942 in 1985. Its highest rank for boys was #389 in 1986. In 2025, 159 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Pierre a boy or girl name?
Pierre is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 74 girls and 19,069 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.