Pierre-Paul
Latin · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Pierre-Paul
Pierre-Paul combines two names: Pierre (French form of Peter, from Latin Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock") and Paul (from Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble").
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Etymology
Pierre-Paul combines two names: Pierre (French form of Peter, from Latin Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock") and Paul (from Latin Paulus, meaning "small" or "humble"). The hyphenated form is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic cultures, particularly in France, Belgium, and Quebec, reflecting a tradition of honoring both Saint Peter and Saint Paul, the foundational apostles of Christianity.
Pierre-Paul currently ranks #5,841 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1992.
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