Terence
Terence: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtɛɹəns/
Meaning and origin of Terence
- A male given name from Latin, popular in the U.K. in the mid-twentieth century.
Etymology
From Latin Terentius, a Roman family name of obscure origin, borne by a Roman playwright and by early Christian saints. * In Ireland, it has been used to represent Turlough.
How popular is Terence?
Since 1880, 170 girls and 34,290 boys in the U.S. have been named Terence (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4609 in 1964. Its highest rank for boys was #241 in 1964. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Terence
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Terence FAQ
What does the name Terence mean?
A male given name from Latin, popular in the U.K. in the mid-twentieth century. From Latin Terentius, a Roman family name of obscure origin, borne by a Roman playwright and by early Christian saints. * In Ireland, it has been used to represent Turlough.
What is the origin of the name Terence?
Terence is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Terence?
Since 1880, 170 girls and 34,290 boys in the U.S. have been named Terence (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #4609 in 1964. Its highest rank for boys was #241 in 1964. In 2025, 47 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Terence a boy or girl name?
Terence is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 170 girls and 34,290 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.