Rock or stone
Peirce is a medieval English variant of Piers, which is the Old French form of Peter. It ultimately derives from the Greek word 'petros', symbolizing stability and strength.
Less common today
Peirce isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,388 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American philosopher, logician, and mathematician known as the father of pragmatism
American businessman and government official
