Peirce as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Peirce

What is the meaning of the name Peirce ?

The baby name Peirce is a boy name 1 syllables long and is pronounced Purse.

Peirce is Greek in Origin.

Peirce is a name of English origin that means "son of Piers". Piers is a variant of the name Peter, which means "rock" in Greek. The name Peirce has been in use since the Middle Ages and was originally a surname. It was commonly used in England and Wales, and later spread to other English-speaking countries. Today, Peirce is a rare first name, but it is still used as a surname.

The name Peirce is typically used for boys, although it can also be used for girls. The pronunciation of Peirce is "peers", with the "c" being silent. The name is spelled with an "e" at the end, which is a common variation of the name Pierce. The name Peirce is not very common, but it has been used by notable people such as the American philosopher Charles Sanders Peirce.

The name Peirce is composed of two elements: "Piers" and "-ce". Piers is a variant of the name Peter, which is derived from the Greek word "petros" meaning "rock". The suffix "-ce" is a common suffix used in English surnames, which means "son of". Therefore, the name Peirce means "son of Piers" or "son of Peter".