Jean vs Pierre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jean

Boy #1,141 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French Scottish Belgian Swiss

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via French

French European Canadian

✓ All Clear

Jean Rank #1,141

Pierre Rank #1,252

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 vs #1252 for Pierre.

Is Jean or Pierre more popular?

Jean is more popular, ranked #1141 compared to Pierre at #1252 in the United States.

What do Jean and Pierre mean?

Jean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via French origin). Pierre means "rock, stone" (Greek via French origin).

Are Jean and Pierre boy or girl names?

Jean is primarily a boy name. Pierre is primarily a boy name.