Terrence name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Latin
Usage: English and German
Pronunciation: t(e)-rren-ce
Meaning: Smooth, Tender, Form of Terence, Gracious, Good, Polished, Instigator, Rub, Turn, Twist and Terentius
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What does Terrence mean?

Desirable and Perennial unisex name Terrence is used commonly in English and German, meaning of Terrence is "Smooth, Tender, Form of Terence, Gracious, Good, Polished, Instigator, Rub, Turn, Twist or Terentius" is originated from Latin.

Terrence is variant form of unfading and noteworthy Terence. Terence is equivalent of Terentius in English language. Terence's meaning is Tender and Twist is originated from German, English and Latin.

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How do I pronounce Terrence?

The two syllabled name Terrence is pronounced, t(e)-rren-ce. There are multiple ways to say the baby name, i.e., terr(e)-nce.

Variants of Terrence

Terentius, Terence, Tarrance, Tarance

Names that rhyme with Terrence

How popular is the name Terrence?

Terrence was a popular name in United States. Over 71906 babies have been given the given name in 173 years. When at its peak in 1950, 1501 boys were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 176th position.

However after 173 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. Additionally, the moniker has been in the top 500 baby names a staggering 66 times Terrence was a common name in New South Wales.

Over 1343 babies have been named Terrence since 1952. At the peak of its usage in 1952,. After 12 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

Terrence is a familiar baby name in Queensland during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1963, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 72 on boy names chart when 52 babies were given the name Terrence. There are over 257 babies that have been given the name Terrence in Queensland.

Terrence is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of use, it could not make it big. There are over 215 babies that have been given the name Terrence in England and Wales.

In France, it has been in use since 1956 but could not make beyond the top 900. Over 228 people have been named Terrence in France.

Terrence is a rare baby name in Ireland where it may not be used now.

But Terrence is a popular baby name in England where every 1 in 7000 have the name as well as in South Africa. According to our estimate, over 90000 babies have been named Terrence globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2023138313400
2022126915100
2021128214600
2020114117000
2019108418400
201895621600
201783926300
201683427100
201581527700
201472732900
View more ▾View full list ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Terrence in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands1929850
Sweden13225-2
Norway1365-2
Denmark9050

Numerological aspects of Terrence

When hard times come, and life seems more challenging than ever, just remind yourself of all you've lived through. You are a born artist even if you won't admit it. Expressing your emotions is what you are good at. You are sharp-minded and intelligent. You are a natural leader who's respected by people. You believe that each one of us was born with a purpose or is supposed to give their life a purpose of their own.

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  •  Mandi - Popular girl name Mandi is rooted from Latin which is mostly used in English and Danish languages, meaning of Mandi is "Adorable or In Love"
  •  Veit - Primarily used in German, Veit aimed at baby boys which originated from German, Germanic and Latin, meaning of Veit is "Forest, The Element Vita Meaning Life or Life"
  •  César especially is used in Spanish and French, meaning of César is "Excise, Incision or Cut" and a boy name is of Latin origin
  •  Gaudens - Boy name Gaudens means "Gaudere", used in German is of Latin origin

Middle names for Terrence

Below are trending and in vogue middle names we think go particularly well with Terrence:

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Famous people named Terrence

  • Terrence Deacon, American Neuroanthropologist
  • Terrence Stubbs, former Arena Football League defensive back for the Los Angeles Avengers
  • Terrence McCann, American wrestler
  • Terrence Kaufman, American linguist specializing
  • Terrence Durham, American professional basketball player
  • Terrence Paul, retired rower from Canada
  • Terrence W. Wilcutt, United States Marine Corps officer and a NASA astronaut
  • Terrence Prendergast, Canadian member of the Society of Jesus
  • Terrence Malick, American film director, screenwriter, and producer
  • Terrence McNally, American playwright, librettist, and screenwriter
  • Terrence O'Donnell, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio
  • Terrence Trammell, retired American track and field athlete
  • Terrence McGee, former American football cornerback and kick returner
  • Terrence Long, American former professional baseball outfielder
  • Terrence Holt, former American football safety
  • Terrence C. Graves, United States Marine Corps officer
  • Terrence Murphy, retired American football wide receiver and return specialist
  • Terrence Roberts, first black students ever to attend classes at Little Rock Central High School
  • Terrence Howard, American actor and singer
  • Terrence Murphy, Canadian lawyer, politician and judge
  • Terrence Mann, American actor, theatre director, and singer
  • Terrence Hardiman, English actor
  • Terrence Lanni, American casino executive
  • Terrence Metcalf, NFL player
  • Terrence Stone,
  • Terrence Rencher, American former professional basketball player
  • Terrence Evans, American-born Welsh film and stage actor
  • Terrence Melton, former American football linebacker
  • Terrence Boyle, Chief United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • Terrence L. O'Brien, Senior United States Circuit Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
  • Terrence E. McNally, American actor and radio host
  • Terrence Rafferty, film critic
  • Terrence Kiel, American safety in the National Football League
  • Terrence Wilkins, former American football wide receiver and punt returner
  • Terrence J, American actor and television personality and model best known as the host of BET's popular music video countdown show '106 & Park'
  • Terrence C. Carson, American singer and stage, voice
  • Terrence McDonnell, American television screenwriter and producer
  • Terrence Williams, American former professional basketball player
  • Terrence Roberts, American professional basketball player
  • Terrence R. Dake, retired United States Marine Corps four-star general
  • Terrence Edwards, former Canadian football wide receiver
  • Terrence Woodyard, American former professional basketball player
  • Terrence O'Connor in Star Trek: The Motion Picture as Actress
  • Terrence Burton in The Big Lebowski as Actor
  • Terrence Colby Clemons in Jewvangelist as Actor
  • Terrence Currier in National Treasure as Actor
  • Terrence Flannery in A New Step Every Day as
  • Terrence Julien in 42 as Stunts
  • Terrence Ross Terrence James Elijah Ross is an American basketball player who belongs to the Toronto Raptors in the NBA.
  • In 2001 horror, thriller movie, Night of a Thousand Screams, Terrence Baker characterized Scott.
  • In 2011, Terrence Bae played the role of Anthony and Tae-Song in drama flick Animus.
  • Terrence Mardis played the critical character of Mathew Sai Volkner in 2009 documentary and drama movie Proven.
  • In 2014 comedy and crime movie, Al's Fresco, Terrence Betts played Landlord.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
  3. Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
  4. Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
  5. Queensland Government - Open Data Portal, https://www.data.qld.gov.au/dataset/top-100-baby-names
  6. NSW Government, https://www.nsw.gov.au/family-and-relationships/births/popular-baby-names
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