Pearse
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Pearse is a boy’s name of Irish origin, meaning “An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Piarais', meaning 'son of Piaras', which is the Irish form of Piers or Peter. Peter means 'rock'.”, and peaked in popularity in 1999.
What Pearse Means
“An Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Mac Piarais', meaning 'son of Piaras', which is the Irish form of Piers or Peter. Peter means 'rock'.”
The Story of Pearse
This name echoes from the heart of Irish rebellion, carrying the unshakeable strength of a rock.
Pearse is an Irish surname of Gaelic origin, Mac Piarais, meaning 'son of Piaras.' Piaras is the Irish form of Peter, a name meaning 'rock,' a steadfast foundation across centuries of history.
You imagine your son, Pearse, as someone with a resolute spirit and unwavering strength. He will be the bedrock for his own family, standing firm in his convictions.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Patrick Pearse
Irish nationalist, poet, and leader of the 1916 Easter Rising.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#14 in 1999
Total Births
204
First Recorded
1988
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