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Marie-Pierre as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Marie-Pierre

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The baby name Marie-Pierre is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ma.ʁi pjɛʁ/ (French); respelling: mah-REE pyair.

Marie-Pierre is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: IPA: /ma.ʁi pjɛʁ/ (French); respelling: mah-REE pyair

What is the meaning of the name Marie-Pierre ?

The baby name Marie-Pierre is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced IPA: /ma.ʁi pjɛʁ/ (French); respelling: mah-REE pyair.

Marie-Pierre is French in Origin.

Marie-Pierre is a French compound given name combining Marie (from Latin Maria, through Greek Maria/Mariam, ultimately from Hebrew Miryam) and Pierre (the French form of Latin Petrus from Greek Petros, meaning rock). Marie evokes devotion to the Virgin Mary and is variously interpreted as beloved, sea-related, or star of the sea; Pierre unequivocally means rock or stone. Together, the name blends Marian devotion with the steadfastness of Peter, suggesting Mary and the rock.

Used chiefly in Francophone countries (France, Quebec, Belgium, Switzerland), Marie-Pierre has been borne mostly by women in the 20th-21st centuries, though compound Marie- names can be formally unisex in Catholic tradition. It fits a broader French pattern of hyphenated double names that flourished in the mid-20th century. Variants and related forms include Marie Pierre (without hyphen), Mapie (nickname), MP, and the masculine reversal Pierre-Marie; see also Marie-Claire and Jean-Pierre as stylistic cousins.

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Marie-Pierre – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
LU Girls 0 #185 6 4,850
France Boys 1961 #252 3 1,036
Canada Girls 2007 #300 6 2,781
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
MU Girls 0 #362 1 8,539
France Girls 2014 #415 3 3,259
OM Girls 0 #423 2 15,987
PT Girls 0 #471 1 7,952
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
CM Girls 0 #558 3 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #632 1 18,916
IL Girls 0 #645 1 11,648
HK Girls 0 #650 1 16,104
LB 0 #690 1 13,263
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Girls 0 #1,009 1 14,742
SA Girls 0 #1,014 1 25,931
MA 0 #1,196 4 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,236 1 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,430 17 9,415

Marie-Pierre is popular in 24 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
AE
Wallonia, Belgium
CM

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People also ask about Marie-Pierre

Marie-Pierre is predominantly a girl's name.
Marie-Pierre is a 3 syllable name, pronounced IPA: /ma.ʁi pjɛʁ/ (French); respelling: mah-REE pyair.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Marie-Pierre, Marie Pierre, Marie-Pier, Maripier, Marie and Pierrette.
Across languages, Marie-Pierre has these equivalents: Mary-Peter (English), Maria-Pietro (Italian), María-Pedro (Spanish), Maria-Pedro (Portuguese), Maria-Peter (German).
Yes — Marie-Pierre ranked #252 in France in 1961, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Marie-Pierre ranks highest in France (#252 in 1961).
Marie-Pierre's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #388 in 2004 to #415 in 2014 in France.