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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Moray96%
  2. Kirt96%
  3. Malorie96%
  4. Chaels96%
  5. Kevvy96%
  6. Trish96%
  7. Mel96%
  8. Nealsy96%
  9. Perry-Jay96%
  10. Kirstyn96%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Anakin48%
  3. Tequila49%
  4. Juanito50%
  5. Juanma50%
  6. Shany50%
  7. Johno50%
  8. Shuggy50%
  9. Jacko50%
  10. Shaughn50%

Love potential for Piers

Bottom 10

  1. Kalle42%
  2. Tequila42%
  3. Mav42%
  4. Mave42%
  5. Vanya42%
  6. Karlchen42%
  7. Anakin42%
  8. Elon42%
  9. Pari43%
  10. Ris43%

Professional potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Sere96%
  2. Séni96%
  3. Shalom96%
  4. Loma96%
  5. Aman96%
  6. Oneida96%
  7. Serene96%
  8. Temperance95%
  9. Tarra95%
  10. Martine95%

Bottom 10

  1. Elon42%
  2. Pari42%
  3. Ris42%
  4. Mav42%
  5. Shellye42%
  6. Armi42%
  7. Sheld42%
  8. Arry42%
  9. Ary42%
  10. Zandy42%

Crush potential for Piers

Top 10

  1. Holley96%
  2. Leeanna96%
  3. Mammie96%
  4. Teddie96%
  5. Kimberli96%
  6. Cor96%
  7. Kirt96%
  8. Susy96%
  9. Moni96%
  10. Geoffie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Werner47%
  2. Herby47%
  3. Herberto47%
  4. Shaw48%
  5. Shany48%
  6. Jock48%
  7. Shaney48%
  8. Shanie48%
  9. Shawny48%
  10. Johno48%
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