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Pearce

Boy name · 24 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Pearce: 24 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2014.

The name Pearce is an English and Scottish surname turned first name, derived from the given name Piers, which itself is the medieval English form of Peter. Ultimately, it traces back to the Greek *Petros*, meaning "rock" or "stone." As a surname, it was often used to denote "son of Piers." One of the most famous bearers is the actor Pierce Brosnan, best known for playing James Bond, though his spelling differs slightly. In the world of literature, Pearce is a surname shared by the poet and novelist Philippa Pearce, author of the classic children's book *Tom's Midnight Garden*. There is no major place directly named after a bearer, but the name shares its root with the Scottish town of Peterhead. A notable variant is the Irish spelling Pierce, which is also common in Scotland.