Pierce

Pierce Meaning & Origin

About Pierce
The name Pierce is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "pierce" or "pers," which means "rock" or "stone." Additionally, it can also be associated with the French word "pierre," meaning "stone." The name Pierce is often given to boys and is associated with qualities such as strength, stability, and resilience, reflecting the symbolism of a solid and unyielding rock.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Pierce are male.

Pierce Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.26% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRS
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P IH1 R S
🌐 IPA
/pɪrs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pierce in Braille

Here's how to represent Pierce in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Pierce in braille

How to Spell the Name Pierce in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Pierce using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Pierce in sign language

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