Pierce is a masculine given name of English origin, derived from the surname that itself came from the medieval given name Piers. Piers is a medieval form of Peter, which ultimately comes from the Greek Petros meaning 'stone'. The name entered English through the Norman French influence after the Conquest, where Piers became common before gradually evolving into Peter in the 15th century. Etymology and Historical Context The root name Peter holds deep Christian significance, being the name given by Jesus to the apostle Simon, as recorded in Matthew 16:18 and John 1:42, with the Aramaic