Cathal Pierce

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Cathal Pierce — battle rule
130K People worldwide
Ireland Most common in
1990s Peak popularity
Gender
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Cathal Pierce is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Cathal is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. From Irish Gaelic Cathal, composed of cath (battle) and val (rule). An ancient Irish name borne by many kings of Connacht. The surname Pierce: Aida Pierce (born 1956), Mexican actress and comedian Bradley Pierce (born 1982), American voice-over artist and character actor Chonda Pierce (born 1960), American Christian comedian often billed as "The Queen of Clean" Jason Pierce (born 1965), English musician Jeffrey Lee Pierce (1958–1996), American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jeffrey Pierce (born 1971), American actor, film director, and producer Jo Carol Pierce (1944–2022), American songwriter, singer, playwright, and screenwriter Justin Pierce (1975–2000), English-American actor and professional skateboarder Marjorie Pierce (1900–. Cathal is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 130K people globally, with the highest concentration in Ireland. The name Cathal reached peak popularity in the 1990s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Cathal

Meaning: battle rule

Celtic

From Irish Gaelic Cathal, composed of cath (battle) and val (rule). An ancient Irish name borne by many kings of Connacht.

Surname: Pierce

English

Aida Pierce (born 1956), Mexican actress and comedian Bradley Pierce (born 1982), American voice-over artist and character actor Chonda Pierce (born 1960), American Christian comedian often billed as "The Queen of Clean" Jason Pierce (born 1965), English musician Jeffrey Lee Pierce (1958–1996), American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jeffrey Pierce (born 1971), American actor, film director, and producer Jo Carol Pierce (1944–2022), American songwriter, singer, playwright, and screenwriter Justin Pierce (1975–2000), English-American actor and professional skateboarder Marjorie Pierce (1900–.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Cathal is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

Ireland 83%
United Kingdom 17%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Cathal by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Cathal Pierce:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Cathal?
The first name Cathal originates from Celtic. From Irish Gaelic Cathal, composed of cath (battle) and val (rule). An ancient Irish name borne by many kings of Connacht.
When was Cathal most popular?
The name Cathal reached its peak popularity during the 1990s.
What is the origin of the surname Pierce?
The surname Pierce originates from English. Aida Pierce (born 1956), Mexican actress and comedian Bradley Pierce (born 1982), American voice-over artist and character actor Chonda Pierce (born 1960), American Christian comedian often billed as "The Queen of Clean" Jason Pierce (born 1965), English musician Jeffrey Lee Pierce (1958–1996), American singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jeffrey Pierce (born 1971), American actor, film director, and producer Jo Carol Pierce (1944–2022), American songwriter, singer, playwright, and screenwriter Justin Pierce (1975–2000), English-American actor and professional skateboarder Marjorie Pierce (1900–.
What are the origins of the name Cathal Pierce?
The name Cathal Pierce combines two different traditions: the first name Cathal has Celtic roots, while the surname Pierce originates from English.
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