Pierce
One who pierces or breaks through; derived from the given name Piers, a form of Peter meaning "stone" or "rock".
Meaning and origin
Pierce originates from an English surname that derives from the given name Piers, itself an older form of Peter.
How to pronounce Pierce
| English (US) | PEERS /pɪrs/ |
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