Thierry

At a Glance: Name: Thierry – Meaning: people's ruler – Origin: French (form of Theodoric) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: tee-AIR-ee

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Thierry is a French name, pronounced tee-AIR-ee (IPA /tiˈɛri/), and it's the French form of Theodoric. Its meaning is "people's ruler." It's a name with a bold, globally-minded feel, drawing from French roots rather than an English-language tradition.

Meaning & Origin of Thierry

Meaning: People's ruler.

Origin: French (form of Theodoric).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Thierry

Phonetic: tee-AIR-ee   IPA: /tiˈɛri/

Popularity of Thierry

Thierry hit its high point in the U.S. back in 1965, ranking #2464 with just 12 babies given the name that year. By 2024, it had fallen to #5616 with only 17 recorded, based on Social Security data spanning 1947 to 2024.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1947–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Thierry mean?

People’s ruler. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Thierry)

How do you pronounce Thierry?

Thierry is pronounced tee-AIR-ee (IPA: /tiˈɛri/).

Is Thierry a popular name right now?

Thierry peaked at #2464 in 1965 and is ranked #5616 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1947–2024.)

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