Pierre

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Pierre means 'rock' or 'stone' in French. It is a variant of the name Peter, which has Greek origins and means 'rock'.
Pronunciation
"pee-AIR"
PYEHR(French)
Popularity
The name Pierre is most commonly used in France and French-speaking countries around the world. It is also used in other countries, but it is not as popular as other names like Peter or Pedro.

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Pierre Name meanings & History

The name Pierre means 'rock' or 'stone' in French. It is a variant of the name Peter, which has Greek origins and means 'rock'. French form of Peter. This name has been consistently popular in France since the 13th century, but fell out of the top 100 names in 2017. It was borne by Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919), a French impressionist painter, and Pierre Curie (1859-1906), a physicist who discovered radioactivity with his wife Marie. Pierre is a popular name for boys in France and other French-speaking countries. It is also used as a middle name in other countries.

Zodiac Sign of Pierre: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pierre:

P: Political,Pensive,Particular,Partnership,Passive

I: Involved,Intimate,Indulgence

E: Entertain,Enliven,Expressive,Enlighten,Exaggerate,Environment

R: Resourceful,Rational,Reason,Restless

Pierre is:

  • a Class name
  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Refined name
  • a Serious name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Strong name
  • a Upper name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous people with the name Pierre include Pierre Cardin (French fashion designer), Pierre Auguste Renoir (French painter), and Pierre Trudeau (former Canadian Prime Minister).

2.) PIERRE (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: French cognate of Peter, which is from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin Petrus and the Greek Petros, names derived from petra (a rock) and petros (a stone). Var: Perren, Perrin, Perryn. (PYAIR)


3.) Pierre (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) socially adroit

Other Forms: Piere


4.) Pierre (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: Rock

Other Forms: Piere, Pierr


5.) Pierre (Male)

Usage: French

Meanings: (French) a form of Peter.

Other Forms: Peirre, Piere, Pierrot


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