Pearce
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Pearce
Pearce is an English surname derived from the given name Pierce, which comes from the Latin "Petrus" meaning "stone" or "rock," ultimately traceable to the Greek "petra." The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and Ireland, and carries Christian significance as it derives from Saint Peter, the apostle upon whom Jesus built his church.
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Etymology
Pearce is an English surname derived from the given name Pierce, which comes from the Latin "Petrus" meaning "stone" or "rock," ultimately traceable to the Greek "petra." The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in England and Ireland, and carries Christian significance as it derives from Saint Peter, the apostle upon whom Jesus built his church.
Pearce currently ranks #4,666 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2010.
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