Piers Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Piers Name at a Glance

Name	Piers
Meaning	French variant of Peter: stone; a rock. Famous Bearer: science-fiction author Piers Anthony.
Origin	French
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Piers Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Piers means “French variant of Peter: stone; a rock. Famous Bearer: science-fiction author Piers Anthony”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Piers Name Origin

Our database records Piers under French origin. Browse more French baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Piers a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Piers is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Piers

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