Names That Mean Piers
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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- Pierce
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Piers"Description:
Actor Pierce Brosnan brings a strong helping of charm to this name. Pierce was actually a popular name long before Mr. Brosnan came along, from 1880 to the end of the 1930s.
- Pierce
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Piers"Description:
Actor Pierce Brosnan made his sharp-sounding name famous, and now it's given to a couple dozen baby girls per year too.
- Pearce
Origin:
English and IrishMeaning:
"son of Piers"Description:
The spelling Pearce softens the name's sharper edges, though we prefer the original Piers. That "pear" snippet could confuse pronunciation, which is just like Pierce.
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