Terence: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A smooth name meaning tender and gracious spirit.
- Origin
- Irish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #2300
- Peak
- #241 in 1964
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Terence Means
Terence is a boy name of Irish origin. A smooth name meaning tender and gracious spirit.
How Popular Terence Is
Terence currently ranks #2300 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #241 in 1964. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Terence
- Terence peaked at #241 in the U.S. in 1964.
- Terence is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Terence is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
Names Like Terence
Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Terence
Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Terence.
Questions About Terence
What does Terence mean?
Terence is a boy name of Irish origin. A smooth name meaning tender and gracious spirit.
How popular is Terence?
Terence currently ranks #2300 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #241 in 1964. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Terence come from?
Terence comes from Irish roots. Terence peaked at #241 in the U.S. in 1964.
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