Terrence

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“soft, tender” — Latin

—2024 rank
1955peak year
69,525babies named Terrence since 1880
▼ 37%5-year trend

Terrence popularity over 145 years

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

peak 195518801920196020002024

What does Terrence mean?

From the Roman family name Terentius, possibly from terens 'rubbing, smooth'. Known through the playwright Terence and revived in the twentieth century.

OriginLatin
Syllables3
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage

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