Pearce
Pearce: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Pearce
- A surname transferred from the given name.
Etymology
From Piers, the medieval vernacular form of Peter.
How popular is Pearce?
Since 1880, 49 girls and 1,247 boys in the U.S. have been named Pearce (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10966 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #2479 in 1912. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Pearce FAQ
What does the name Pearce mean?
A surname transferred from the given name. From Piers, the medieval vernacular form of Peter.
What is the origin of the name Pearce?
Pearce is listed as a name of Surname (transferred from a surname) origin.
How popular is the name Pearce?
Since 1880, 49 girls and 1,247 boys in the U.S. have been named Pearce (4% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10966 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #2479 in 1912. In 2025, 28 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Pearce a boy or girl name?
Pearce is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 49 girls and 1,247 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.