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Pier

♂ Boy

Pronounced PEER /ˈpɪər/Medium

Meaning: A Dutch (Frisian) and Italian form of Peter, from Greek petros, 'rock; stone' — the name Jesus gave to the apostle Simon. In Italian, Pier is the combining form used in names like Pier Paolo and Pier Luigi.Medium

In 30 seconds: A one-beat form of Peter: Pier means 'rock' (said 'PEER').
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Origin MediumDutch, Italian
MeaningA Dutch (Frisian) and Italian form of Peter, from Greek petros, 'rock; stone' — the name Jesus gave to the apostle Simon. In Italian, Pier is the combining form used in names like Pier Paolo and Pier Luigi.
U.S. rank (2024)#13691 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1983
Total births (all-time)≈ 119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919542024

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

Pier is a Dutch, Frisian and Italian form of Peter, from Greek petros, 'rock' — the name given to the apostle Simon. In Italy, Pier is the standard combining form in double names such as Pier Paolo and Pier Luigi. It is short, solid and unmistakably continental (said 'PEER').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, continental, and solid.

Did you know? Pier is how Italian shortens Pietro in compound names — Pier Paolo, Pier Luigi — and it is also a Frisian and Dutch form of Peter. Either way it means 'rock' (said 'PEER').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Pier — Dutch/Italian form of Peter; Greek petros 'rock'

Variations

PieroPietroPieter

Nicknames

Pi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pier mean?

Pier is a Dutch and Italian form of Peter, from Greek petros, 'rock; stone.'

How do you pronounce Pier?

It's said PEER /ˈpɪər/ — one syllable, like the English word 'pier.'

Is Pier a boy or girl name?

Pier is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Pier?

Pier is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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