Terrance name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Latin
Usage: English
Pronunciation: t(e)-rran-ce
Meaning: Smooth, Roman Clan Name, Soft, Tender, Polished, Instigator, Rub, Turn, Twist and Terentius
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What does Terrance mean?

Widely Accepted and Conifer Terrance has its origin in Latin, Terrance means "Smooth, Roman Clan Name, Soft, Tender, Polished, Instigator, Rub, Turn, Twist or Terentius" and is used commonly in English is used for both boys and girls.

Terrance is a version of pleasing and venerable Terence. Terence is English cognate of Terentius. Terence's meaning is Polished and Old Form of the Roman Clan Name Terrance has its origin in Latin, English and German.

How do I pronounce Terrance?

The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Terrance is t(e)-rran-ce. The other ways to say the name is terr(a)-nce.

Variants of Terrance

Terentius, Terence, Tarrance, Tarance

Names that rhyme with Terrance

How popular is the name Terrance?

Terrance was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1895 around 69646 babies have been given the name. At its zenith in 1979, it ranked 179th when 1424 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.

However after 160 years, the name is currently sliding down on the charts. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 500 baby names an astounding 73 times

Terrance is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 2282 (2006) in its 11 years run on England and Wales naming chart.

Terrance is a rare baby name in France and may not be used now. Terrance is a common name in England, Canada, Sri Lanka and South Africa while somewhat familiar name in Trinidad and Tobago, Malaysia, Wales, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Bahamas, Australia, Liberia, Papua New Guinea, India and Guyana.

As per our estimate, over 60000 babies have been bestowed Terrance around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018807277
2017776300
2016735328
2015673376
2014688364
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Facts

Terrance in Nordic countries

CountriesMen
First NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1919
Sweden34
Norway34
Denmark30

Numerological aspects of Terrance

You are always in the center of attention and the one who stands for what's right. Having number 1 as your personality no represents your determination, strong will to change the world and ambition. You want to be the boss in every situation. If number 11 is your soul urge no, it reveals your deepest desires. You secretly wish to inspire people with your life. You like disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with your soul.

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  •  Emelita - Unheard-of Emelita dominantly is used in Finnish, English and Danish is rooted from Latin, meaning of Emelita is "Beautiful, Emilia and Work" is used as a girl name. Emelita is resulted from Amelia.
  •  Claira - Origin of Anomalous Claira is in Latin bestowed upon baby girls, meaning of Claira is "Clear"
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Famous people named Terrance

  • Terrance Dicks, English author and former television screenwriter
  • Terrance Lindall, American artist and the co-director and chief administrator of the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center
  • Terrance Shaw, American football cornerback
  • Terrance Simien, American zydeco musician, vocalist and songwriter
  • Terrance Copper, former American football wide receiver of the National Football League
  • Terrance Roberson, American former professional basketball player
  • Terrance Pennington, former American football guard and offensive tackle
  • Terrance Cauthen, American boxer
  • Terrance John Clark, drug syndicate
  • Terrance W. Gainer, former law enforcement officer and was the 38th Sergeant at Arms of the United States Senate and served
  • Terrance B. Lettsome, politician after whom the main airport
  • Terrance Hobbs, American musician and the lead guitarist
  • Terrance Simmons, former American football defensive tackle
  • Terrance Christopher Jones in In Her Shoes as Actor
  • Terrance Hill in Episode #1.20 as
  • Terrance Odette in Saint Monica as Director
  • Terrance Murphy in Transporter 2 as Stunts
  • Terrance Zdunich in Repo! The Genetic Opera as Art Department
  • Actor Terrance Afer-Anderson, well-known for movie Zelly and Me

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