Terrence
Terrence: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Terrence
- A male given name from Latin, variant of Terence.
How popular is Terrence?
Since 1880, 527 girls and 72,412 boys in the U.S. have been named Terrence (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2837 in 1949. Its highest rank for boys was #176 in 1950. In 2025, 107 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Terrence
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Terrence
Sister and brother names that share Terrence's Latin roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Terrence FAQ
What does the name Terrence mean?
A male given name from Latin, variant of Terence.
What is the origin of the name Terrence?
Terrence is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Terrence?
Since 1880, 527 girls and 72,412 boys in the U.S. have been named Terrence (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #2837 in 1949. Its highest rank for boys was #176 in 1950. In 2025, 107 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Terrence a boy or girl name?
Terrence is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 527 girls and 72,412 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.