Pierre
Pierre is a boy name of French origin meaning “Stone, rock”, pronounced pee-AIR. It ranked #1253 in the United States in 2025, given to 159 babies, and peaked at #389 in 1986. Common nicknames: Pier, Pierrot.
How popular is Pierre in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Pierre mean, and where does it come from?
Pierre is the French form of Peter, from the Greek petros, "stone" — the name Jesus gave to Simon, and the pun on which a church was built. It has been one of the most common French names for eight centuries and belongs to a formidable list: Curie, Renoir, Fermat, Bourdieu, de Coubertin. In the United States it has been in the records since 1880, carried by French, Haitian and Louisiana Creole families, and the capital of South Dakota is named Pierre after a fur trader.
How is Pierre used around the world?
Pierre is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
Female FormPierrine
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Pierre?
Famous People Named Pierre
- Pierre Curie — French physicist and Nobel laureate
- Pierre-Auguste Renoir — French impressionist painter
- Pierre de Coubertin — French educator and founder of the modern Olympic Games
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Pierre mean?
Pierre is a boy name of French origin meaning "Stone, rock." Pierre is the French form of Peter, from the Greek petros, "stone" — the name Jesus gave to Simon, and the pun on which a church was built. It has been one of the most common French names for eight centuries and belongs to a formidable list: Curie, Renoir, Fermat, Bourdieu, de Coubertin.
How do you pronounce Pierre?
Pierre is pronounced pee-AIR. Common variations include Peter, Pedro, Pietro.
Is Pierre a boy name?
Yes, Pierre is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Pier, Pierrot.