Terrance: name meaning, origin & popularity
- Meaning
- “uncertain; from a Roman family name”
- Origin
- Latin
- Say it
- TER-əns · 2 syllables
- Used for
- Boys
Variant spelling of Terrence, from the Roman clan name Terentius. The original meaning of Terentius is uncertain.
How popular is Terrance?
Babies named Terrance in 2024151
2024 rank#1,292 boys
Peak year1979
Total US babies since 188070,809
Terrance is fading: recent use is about 48% of its level ten years before.
Names like Terrance
Variants, related forms and names with the same roots.
Terrance questions
What does the name Terrance mean?
Terrance means "uncertain; from a Roman family name". It comes from Latin. Variant spelling of Terrence, from the Roman clan name Terentius. The original meaning of Terentius is uncertain.
Is Terrance a boy or girl name?
Terrance is mainly a boy's name in US records (99% of uses since 1880).
How popular is Terrance?
151 US babies were named Terrance in 2024. Its peak year was 1979.
How do you pronounce Terrance?
Terrance is usually pronounced TER-əns.
Birth counts: US Social Security Administration national data, 1880–2024 (names given to 5+ babies of a sex in a year). How we write meanings.