Piercy

French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge

Piercy Origin and Meaning

The name Piercy is a boy's name.

Piercy is a masculine name of French and English origin, primarily functioning as a surname that has occasionally transitioned to first-name usage. Derived from the Norman name Pierre (the French form of Peter) with the diminutive suffix, Piercy essentially means 'son of Peter' or 'little Peter.' The name carries aristocratic associations in Britain, linked to the Percy family who were powerful nobles in northern England. As a given name, Piercy maintains a distinctive, somewhat literary quality, perhaps influenced by its appearance in various historical texts and literature. While uncommon as a first name in modern times, it offers a distinguished alternative to more common variants of Peter.