Pierce
Meaning of Pierce
Pierce (pronounced “PEERS”) began life as the medieval English-Norman form of Peter, so its roots reach all the way back to the Greek word for “rock,” and that stony image still lends the name a sense of steadiness and grit. Over time, the surname-turned-first-name picked up a dash of Celtic swagger—think Irish-born actor Pierce Brosnan—while retaining the polished air that once accompanied President Franklin Pierce into the White House. The verb “to pierce” adds another quiet layer of symbolism: a boy named Pierce is one who can cut through doubt and make his mark. Stateside, parents have been quietly but consistently drawn to that blend of classic and cutting-edge; Pierce has hovered in the comfortable mid-hundreds of the U.S. rankings for decades, never too common yet never in danger of fading away. All told, it’s a name that feels like a firm handshake—warm, confident, and ready to hold steady no matter what life brings.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as PEERS (/pɪərs/)
British English
- Pronunced as PEERS (/pɪəs/)
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Notable People Named Pierce
| Pierce Brosnan is an Irish actor and film producer best known for playing James Bond in four films from 1995 to 2002. |
| Canadian decathlete Pierce LePage made history as the first from his country to win the World Athletics Championships in 2023. |
| Pierce Brown is an American science fiction author best known for his Red Rising series and its prequel comic, Sons of Ares. |
| Pierce Gagnon is an American actor known for his roles in "Looper" and "Extant," and for voicing Tim Templeton in "The Boss Baby: Back in Business." |
