Pierre-Yves
Latin and Breton · Boy · 4 syllables
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About the name Pierre-Yves
Pierre-Yves is a French compound name combining "Pierre" (from Latin Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock") and "Yves" (from the Breton name Ivo, of uncertain but possibly Germanic origin).
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Etymology
Pierre-Yves is a French compound name combining "Pierre" (from Latin Petrus, meaning "stone" or "rock") and "Yves" (from the Breton name Ivo, of uncertain but possibly Germanic origin). The name is primarily used in French-speaking Catholic regions, particularly in Brittany and France, with notable historical usage among French clergy and saints.
Pierre-Yves currently ranks #5,842 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1985.
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