Boy Name · English Origin
Pierce
Considering Pierce? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Son of Piers", rooted in English naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Price.
Pierce meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Son of Piers
Origin: English naming roots help connect Pierce to related English baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Pierce as P·I·E·R·C·E, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Pierce is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Pierce variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Piercea, Piercee, Piercey, Pierc.
- Nicknames: Pie and P.
- Middle names: Pair Pierce with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Pierce middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Price, Parish, Parke, Porsha, Parrish — full picks on the sibling names for Pierce guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Pierce? Browse our names like Pierce guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Pierce
What does the name Pierce mean?
Pierce means "Son of Piers" and is of English origin.
What is the origin of Pierce?
Pierce originates in English naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Pierce?
Pierce has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Pierce a boy's or girl's name?
Pierce is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Pierce in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Pierce sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Pierce?
Names that share Pierce's sound and style include Price, Parish, Parke, Porsha, Parrish.
What middle names pair well with Pierce?
Good middle-name fits for Pierce pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Pierce is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Pierce is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Pierce?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Pierce share its rhythm without rhyming — Price, Parish, Parke all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.