"And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it."
Christian Name · English/French Origin
Pierce Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Pierce
boy
Pierce means "Rock; Stone; Peter", a boy's name of English/French origin. The name Pierce does not appear in the King James Bible; it is chosen by Christian families for its meaning rather than for a person in Scripture. Pierce is the rock upon which the church is built — gates of hell failing, chief corner stone laid, never confounded, the stone foundation of faith.
Is Pierce in the Bible?
No — the name Pierce does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "Rock; Stone; Peter", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Pierce.
Pronunciation:/PEERS/
OriginEnglish/French
MeaningRock; Stone; Peter
What does Pierce mean?
Pierce is a boy name of English/French origin meaning "Rock; Stone; Peter". Pierce is the rock — and upon the rock of faith the church is built. 'Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.' Pierce stands as the foundation stone.
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What does Pierce mean in the Bible?
Pierce means "Rock; Stone; Peter" and is a name of English/French origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Pierce is the rock — and upon the rock of faith the church is built. 'Thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.' Pierce stands as the foundation stone.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Pierce?
Pierce is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "Rock; Stone; Peter" — not because Scripture names anyone Pierce.
"Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on him shall not be confounded."
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Which books of the Bible mention Pierce?
Pierce is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Pierce?
Pierce is the rock upon which the church is built — gates of hell failing, chief corner stone laid, never confounded, the stone foundation of faith.
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Pierce name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Pierce
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Pierce?
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