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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:

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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Darrell96%
  2. Barry96%
  3. Jerome96%
  4. Kevin96%
  5. Kerry96%
  6. Terry96%
  7. Glenn96%
  8. Neil96%
  9. Colleen95%
  10. Laurie95%

Bottom 10

  1. John50%
  2. Joseph56%
  3. Johnny58%
  4. Jimmy58%
  5. Karl59%
  6. Connie59%
  7. Constance59%
  8. Tommy59%
  9. Barbara60%
  10. Teresa61%

Love potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Janet96%
  2. Nancy96%
  3. Penny96%
  4. Denise96%
  5. Terry96%
  6. Ronnie96%
  7. Yvonne94%
  8. Colleen94%
  9. Glenda94%
  10. Barry94%

Bottom 10

  1. Karl42%
  2. Lee48%
  3. Johnny49%
  4. Jimmy54%
  5. Tommy57%
  6. Melody59%
  7. Don60%
  8. Marilyn60%
  9. Jon60%
  10. Wanda61%

Professional potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Carla48%
  2. Dean48%
  3. Wanda52%
  4. Gloria53%
  5. Karl54%
  6. Marilyn55%
  7. Regina55%
  8. Jo56%
  9. Jeanne56%
  10. Jane56%

Crush potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. John48%
  2. Connie53%
  3. Constance53%
  4. Martha53%
  5. Roberta53%
  6. Karl54%
  7. Joseph55%
  8. Barbara56%
  9. Ann61%
  10. Jon61%
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