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Pearse is an Irish surname that has also become a popular given name, particularly in Ireland and countries with strong Irish diaspora communities. It originates from the Gaelic name 'Ó Muirí', meaning 'descendant of Muirí'. Muirí likely refers to a person named after the Irish sea god, or possibly a place name associated with the sea.