Pierre-Yann
French-Breton · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Pierre-Yann
Pierre-Yann combines the French name Pierre (from Latin "Petrus," meaning "stone" or "rock") with the Breton name Yann (the Breton form of John, from Hebrew "Yochanan," meaning "God is gracious").
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Etymology
Pierre-Yann combines the French name Pierre (from Latin "Petrus," meaning "stone" or "rock") with the Breton name Yann (the Breton form of John, from Hebrew "Yochanan," meaning "God is gracious"). This hyphenated form reflects the blending of French and Breton linguistic traditions, primarily used in Brittany and French-speaking regions where both cultural influences are present, with roots in Christian tradition dating back centuries.
Pierre-Yann currently ranks #3,192 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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