Pierre

Rock, stone. Chief apostle and foundation of the early church. (variant of Peter)

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Pierre meaning & origin

Pierre is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Rock, stone. Chief apostle and foundation of the early church. (variant of Peter)". Listed origin: Greek.

Pronunciation

pee-AIR

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Pierre. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Pie

Middle Name Ideas

  • Pierre James
  • Pierre Alexander
  • Pierre William
  • Pierre Thomas

Famous Namesakes

  • Pierre Curie (physicist)
  • Pierre Cardin (fashion designer)
  • Pierre Trudeau (Canadian Prime Minister)

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pierre

What does the name Pierre mean?

Pierre is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Rock, stone. Chief apostle and foundation of the early church. (variant of Peter)". Listed origin: Greek.

How do you pronounce Pierre?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is pee-AIR. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Pierre?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Pierre. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Pierre?

Ideas to try include Pie. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Pierre?

Try Pierre James, Pierre Alexander, Pierre William, Pierre Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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