Pierce Name Meaning

The name Pierce is of English origin. It is a surname-turned-first-name and has variations like Pearson and Pierson.

The name Pierce means "rock" or "stone." It is derived from the Old French word "pierce" or "percer," which means "to pierce" or "to penetrate." The name likely started as a nickname for someone who had a tough, steadfast, or unyielding personality, comparing them to a solid rock or stone.