Pierce
1 syllable
♂ Male ◎ English / Greek ◈ 1 syllable
"Rock"

From English / Greek

Pierce means rock or stone — from the Old French/Norman variant of Peter, from the Greek petros. Pierce Brosnan IS one of the most beloved James Bonds. Franklin Pierce was the 14th US President. One syllable of Bond-most-beloved, presidential-heritage, and the Norman-French word for Peter's rock.

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Pierce at a glance
MeaningRock
OriginEnglish / Greek
GenderMale
Syllables1
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#510
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Why parents love Pierce
  • Pierce Brosnan IS one of the most beloved Bonds.
  • Franklin Pierce was the 14th President.
  • One syllable with a sharp, noble sound: PEERS.
  • The meaning rock carries Peter-foundation depth.
  • The Norman-French heritage gives genuine depth.
The vibe of Pierce
rockstoneNormanFrenchPeterGreekpetrosBrosnanBondPresidentsharpnoble
Origin & history of Pierce
Greek petros (rock) Norman-French Piers Pierce
1
English / Greek roots
Pierce means rock — the Norman variant of Peter. Brosnan IS one of the most beloved Bonds. Franklin Pierce was the 14th President.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Norman-French; Pierce Brosnan (born 1953).
3
Today
Pierce remains a beloved choice, ranking #510 in the US. 20,015 babies have been named Pierce since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
How popular is Pierce?
2015 peak year
Pierce appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 2015, 648 babies received the name (ranked #466). Today it sits around #510, with roughly 601 babies named Pierce each year. Pierce's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 20,015 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
648 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #466)
601 Avg. per year
(last decade)
6,010 Total registrations
last 10 years
20,015 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #510) Popular
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Pierce
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

Pierce's Life Path 1 is the leader's number — Bond-presidential leadership. People named Pierce tend to be sharp, noble, and gifted at being both Bond AND presidential rock.

Bond AND presidential
Brosnan-beloved
Norman-rock
Peter-foundation
Sharp noble
P7
I9
E5
R9
C3
E5
Sum: 38 → Life path 2
Personality of Pierce
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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