Pierre

Meaning of Pierre

Pierre means "rock" or "stone." It's the French version of the name Peter.

Pierre has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Pierre

After ranking as high as #926 in 2000, Pierre has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Pierre

• Pierre Curie
  Pioneer in radioactivity research
• Pierre Cardin
  Italian-French fashion designer
• Pierre Elliott Trudeau
  Former Canadian Prime Minister
• Pierre-Auguste Renoir
  French impressionist painter
• Pierre Boulez
  French composer and conductor

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Questions about the name Pierre

What does the name Pierre mean?

Pierre means pierre means "rock" or "stone." it's the french version of the name peter, and it comes from French origins.

Is Pierre a boy's or a girl's name?

Pierre is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Pierre?

Pierre did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Pierre most popular?

Pierre peaked at #926 in 2000.