Pierre vs Jean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pierre

Boy #1,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek via French

French European Canadian

✓ All Clear

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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Pierre Rank #1,252

Jean Rank #1,141

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

Is Pierre or Jean more popular?

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

What do Pierre and Jean mean?

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

Are Pierre and Jean boy or girl names?

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