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Piers

Boy Name day: February 3
Piers is a short form of Perry: on birth records it is written Perry (78,448 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Perry page. Also a short form of Pierce.
Origin: Old English (toponymic surname); partly Latin. Meaning: Dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler'.
From Old English 'pyrige' meaning pear tree, used as a locational surname; also a short form of Peregrine (Latin Peregrinus, 'pilgrim').

Name day for Piers

February 3

Why this day? Piers is a short form of Perry, and shares its name day.

Piers is celebrated in the United States on February 3.

The story of the name Piers

Piers is a short form of Perry. It keeps its origin (Old English (toponymic surname); partly Latin) and meaning — dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler', and shares its name day, February 3.

On birth records, Piers is rarely written as such: the Pierss are Perrys (78,448 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Perry page. Piers is also a short form of Pierce.

Frequently asked questions about Piers

What does Piers mean?

Piers is a short form of Perry, which means dweller by the pear tree; or 'pilgrim, traveler'.

When is Piers's name day?

February 3, together with Perry: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Piers a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Perry.

Piers's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 5/10
Stability 7/10
Whimsy 5/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Jerod95%
  2. Delvin93%
  3. Darron93%
  4. Antwan92%
  5. Daren92%
  6. Thad90%
  7. Shon90%
  8. Theron90%
  9. Deron90%
  10. Donny90%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich56%
  2. Scotty59%
  3. Federico60%
  4. Wilfredo60%
  5. Hans60%
  6. Leopoldo66%
  7. Darrick69%
  8. Kip71%
  9. Dion71%
  10. Daron71%

Love potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Erich52%
  2. Scotty57%
  3. Federico60%
  4. Wilfredo60%
  5. Hans61%
  6. Dion64%
  7. Brant65%
  8. Kraig67%
  9. Rico67%
  10. Darrick67%

Professional potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Glendon94%
  2. Reggie88%
  3. Jeromy84%
  4. Scot83%
  5. Kraig82%
  6. Donny81%
  7. Delvin80%
  8. Dion80%
  9. Darron80%
  10. Rodrick80%

Crush potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Antione92%
  2. Jerod91%
  3. Darron91%
  4. Daren89%
  5. Delvin89%
  6. Thad89%
  7. Carlo89%
  8. Deron88%
  9. Shon88%
  10. Kareem88%

Bottom 10

  1. Erich49%
  2. Federico60%
  3. Wilfredo60%
  4. Hans61%
  5. Scotty64%
  6. Leopoldo65%
  7. Dion66%
  8. Daron66%
  9. Brant70%
  10. Abdul71%
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