The namePierrot
Pierrot is an affectionate French pet form of Pierre that became a name in its own right. It was mostly given in France from the 1930s to the 1950s.
- Boy's name
- French
- Feast day
Meaning
Pierrot comes from Pierre, from the Greek petros, "stone".
Origin
French. Pierrot is also the moonstruck character of pantomime and of the song Au clair de la lune.
History
Pierrot was given steadily until the 1950s.
Popularity of the name Pierrot
Pierrot in France
Pierrot was most popular in France in the 1930s, with 385 births over the decade, 16% of all recorded babies named Pierrot. Its rise began around 1924, and it peaked in 1948. Half of all babies named Pierrot in France were born before 1958, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Pierrot in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pierrot mean?
Pierrot comes from Pierre, from the Greek petros, "stone".
What is the origin of the name Pierrot?
French. Pierrot is also the moonstruck character of pantomime and of the song Au clair de la lune.
Is Pierrot a girl's or a boy's name?
Pierrot is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Pierrot?
Variants and related names of Pierrot include Pierre.