Saint-Pierre
French · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Saint-Pierre
The given name 'Saint-Pierre' means "holy rock" or "sacred stone," derived from the Latin *sanctus* ("holy") and *petra* ("rock"), referencing the apostle Peter.
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Etymology
The given name 'Saint-Pierre' means "holy rock" or "sacred stone," derived from the Latin *sanctus* ("holy") and *petra* ("rock"), referencing the apostle Peter. It is used primarily in French-speaking Christian cultures, notably in France and Quebec, often as a surname or place name, with historical significance tied to the veneration of Saint Peter in Catholicism.
Saint-Pierre currently ranks #835 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1904.
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