Pierce

Meaning of Pierce

Pierce means "rock" or "stone". It can also mean "one who penetrates or breaks through."

Pierce has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Pierce

Pierce is climbing again, up to #505 in 2025 from #537 in 2024 after peaking at #462 in 2013.

Notable people named Pierce

• Pierce Brosnan
  Actor, former James Bond
• Pierce Hawthorne
  Fictional character on 'Community'
• Pierce Gagnon
  Child actor
• Pierce Brown
  Science fiction author
• Pierce LePage
  Canadian decathlete

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Questions about the name Pierce

What does the name Pierce mean?

Pierce means pierce means "rock" or "stone". it can also mean "one who penetrates or breaks through.", and it comes from English origins.

Is Pierce a boy's or a girl's name?

Pierce is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Pierce?

In 2025, Pierce ranked #505 for boys, up from #537 the year before.

When was Pierce most popular?

Pierce peaked at #462 in 2013.