Piers
Meaning of Piers
Piers is a masculine name with English origins. It is pronounced as PEERZ (/pɪərz/) in English. The name has a variation, Pierce, which is also used. Piers has been given to newborn boys in the United States of America for many years, although it has remained relatively uncommon. In recent years, its popularity has fluctuated, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 20 per year. While not widely used, Piers carries an air of sophistication and elegance. It may appeal to parents seeking a unique and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as PEERZ (/pɪərz/)
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Notable People Named Piers
| Piers Morgan - Piers Stefan Pughe-Morgan is a well-known English broadcaster, journalist, writer, and television personality with a notable career in the media industry. |
| Piers Gaveston, 1st Earl of Cornwall, was an influential English nobleman and the favored companion of King Edward II of England. |
| Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob, known as Piers Anthony, is a renowned American author in the science fiction and fantasy genres, famous for his Xanth novel series. |
| Piers Butler, 8th Earl of Ormond - Piers Butler, also known as Red Piers, was an Irish nobleman who became the 8th Earl of Ormond and 1st Earl of Ossory. |
| Piers John Sellers was a British-American meteorologist, NASA astronaut, and Director of the Earth Science Division at NASA/GSFC, known for his three Space Shuttle missions and academic achievements in ecological science and biometeorology. |
| Jonathan Piers Daniel Linney is a prominent British businessman and investor, recognized as one of the top 100 Black Britons and known for championing entrepreneurship and growth businesses. |
| Christopher Piers Arthur Wardle, a British artist and musician, lived in Southwark, London, UK and was born in Beckenham. |
| Piers Raymond Courage was a British racing driver who competed in 29 Formula One Grands Prix, achieving two podium finishes and scoring 20 championship points. |
| Piers David Nash is a multi-talented individual known for his work as an entrepreneur, cancer biology professor, data evangelist, writer, and technology futurist, and is the son of academic Roger Nash. |
| Piers Bizony is a science journalist, space historian, and author specializing in outer space, special effects, and technology. |
| Piers Wedgwood, 4th Baron Wedgwood - Piers Anthony Weymouth Wedgwood, 4th Baron Wedgwood, was known for his role as an international ambassador for the Wedgwood pottery company. |
| Piers Merchant - Piers Rolf Garfield Merchant was a British Conservative Party politician who served as an MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central and Beckenham before resigning in 1997. |
| Piers Francis is an English rugby union footballer known for playing in the fly-half and inside centre positions, currently with Bath in Premiership Rugby and having previously played for Northampton Saints, the Blues in Super Rugby, Edinburgh, and Doncaster Knights. |
| Piers Brendon is a renowned British historian and writer, celebrated for his historical and biographical writings. |
| Piers Griffith (1568–1628) was a Welsh pirate known for his exploits on the high seas. |
