Pierre-Simon
Latin and Hebrew · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Pierre-Simon
Pierre-Simon combines two names: Pierre derives from the Latin "Petrus" meaning "stone" or "rock," while Simon comes from the Hebrew "Shimon" meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard." The hyphenated form is primarily French, used in French-speaking cultures where combining given names became fashionable, particularly among the educated and scientific classes from the 17th century onward.
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Etymology
Pierre-Simon combines two names: Pierre derives from the Latin "Petrus" meaning "stone" or "rock," while Simon comes from the Hebrew "Shimon" meaning "he has heard" or "God has heard." The hyphenated form is primarily French, used in French-speaking cultures where combining given names became fashionable, particularly among the educated and scientific classes from the 17th century onward.
Pierre-Simon currently ranks #2,403 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1995.
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