Terence

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“of Terentius” — Roman

—2024 rank
1956peak year
32,678babies named Terence since 1880
▼ 44%5-year trend

Terence popularity over 145 years

🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024

peak 195618801920196020002024

What does Terence mean?

English form of the Roman family name Terentius, of uncertain origin; made famous by the second-century BC comic playwright Terence.

OriginRoman
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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