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Pearce

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Pronounced PEERS /ˈpɪrs/Medium

Meaning: An English surname from Piers, a medieval form of Peter, from the Greek petros, 'rock; stone.' Used here for a girl though it reads more often as a boy's name.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp surname name: Pearce ties to Peter, 'rock' (said 'PEERS'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.

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Origin LowEnglish, Greek

MeaningAn English surname from Piers, a medieval form of Peter, from the Greek petros, 'rock; stone.' Used here for a girl though it reads more often as a boy's name.

U.S. rank (2023)#10949 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 43

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Pearce comes from an English surname rooted in Peter ('rock'). As a girl's name it is very rare and reads as a modern surname pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'PEERS').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Extremely rare, surname-style, and crisp.

Did you know? Pearce is an English surname from Piers (a medieval Peter), from the Greek petros, 'rock' — used here for a girl, though it reads more often as a boy's name, which we note (said 'PEERS').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Pearce — FLAG: English surname (from Piers/Peter, 'rock'); reads male. audio false.

Variations

PiercePiersPearse

Nicknames

PeaReese

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pearce mean?

Pearce is an English surname from Piers/Peter ('rock'); it reads more often as a boy's name.

How do you pronounce Pearce?

It's said PEERS /ˈpɪrs/ — one syllable.

Is Pearce a boy or girl name?

Pearce is used here as a girl's name, though this surname reads more often as a boy's — we note the lean.

How popular is Pearce?

Pearce is extremely rare for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.