What does the name Terrence mean?

The name Terrence means "From Roman family name Terentius".

What is the origin of the name Terrence?

Terrence is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Terrence?

In 2023, 116 babies were named Terrence in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Is Terrence a boy's name?

Yes, Terrence is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Terrence

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Births Last Year: 116 ↘

All-Time Total: 72,193

Peak Year: 1955

Terrence is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Terentius. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "terens," meaning "rubbing" or "wearing away."

Notable Namesakes

Terrence Howard - Actor, known for "Empire" and "Hustle & Flow."
Terrence Malick - Film director, known for "The Tree of Life."
Terrence Ross - NBA player for the Orlando Magic.
Terrence Williams - Former NBA player, known for his athleticism.
Terrence J - TV host and actor, known for "106 & Park."
Terrence Pegula - Owner of Buffalo Bills and Sabres.
Terrence McNally - Playwright, won multiple Tony Awards.
Terrence Duffin - Zimbabwean cricketer.
Terrence McGee - Former NFL player for Buffalo Bills.
Terrence Tao - Mathematician, Fields Medal recipient.

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Terrence

Amiri Hakeem Malik Jamal Darryl Amir Darius Tyrone

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Terrence

Nala Dream Aniya Maliyah Amiya Reign Zaria Alaiya

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Terrence

Terence Terrance

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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