Jacques-Pierre
Hebrew and Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Jacques-Pierre
Jacques-Pierre combines two French names: Jacques (the French form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov meaning "supplanter") and Pierre (French for Peter, from Latin Petrus meaning "stone").
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Etymology
Jacques-Pierre combines two French names: Jacques (the French form of James, from Hebrew Yaakov meaning "supplanter") and Pierre (French for Peter, from Latin Petrus meaning "stone"). This hyphenated combination was primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in France, Quebec, and Belgium, with notable bearers including French philosophers and historical figures from the 17th century onward.
Jacques-Pierre currently ranks #1,316 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1946.
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