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Terrence
BoyMeaning of Terrence: Latin: 'smooth or polished'
Terrence is a boy's name most strongly associated with Latin naming. It has 8 letters and 2 syllables, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1589th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 2921st in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#1589
107 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#2921
7 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
72,939
First recorded 1886 · peak 1955
Trend
falling
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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