The name Thierry is a girl's name of French origin meaning "ruler of the people".

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Predominantly used for boys in France and beyond, Thierry has appeared in the US charts for girls sporadically since the 2000s, likely because of its -y ending and visual similarities to Kerry, Terry, Cherry, and similar. Derived from the Germanic Theodoric (not related to the familiar Theodore), it is pronounced as TYEH-REE in French, but sometimes as tee-air-ree in English. 



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The name Thierry peaked for girls at #15130 in 2022. Thierry is occasionally used for boys in 2025.

The name Thierry is a boy's name of French origin meaning "ruler of the people".

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A hugely popular choice in France back in the 60s and 70s, Thierry took the number one spot in 1964,though it has since dropped out of the French Top 500. Derived from the Germanic Theodoric (not a relative of Theodore), it shares the same meaning: "ruler of the people".
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Notable bearers include designer Thierry Mugler and international soccer star Thierry Henry. In French, it is pronounced as TYEH-REE, while English speakers may say it as tee-ehr-ree (the emphasized syllable shifting depending on place, accent, and preference). 

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The name Thierry peaked for boys at #2464 in 1965. The name is most popular in Florida, Florida, and Florida. Thierry is occasionally used for girls in 2022.

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