Gender: Male
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Smooth, Old Form of the Roman Clan Name Terrance, Tender
Pronunciation: T EH R AH N S
Popularity Rank: #4,536
The name Terence is of Latin origin and means Smooth, Old Form of the Roman Clan Name Terrance, Tender, Gracious, Good, Polished, Instigator, Rub, Turn, Twist. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Terence is commonly found in South Africa, United Kingdom, United States of America, and 74 more countries.
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: T EH R AH N S
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Terence is recorded 13,029 times globally, ranking it as the 4,536th most common name worldwide.
Terence is most prevalent in South Africa, with 1,994 occurrences, making it the 1,086th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Terence is found among 1 in every 293 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #1,086 | 1 : 1,176 |
| United Kingdom | #735 | 1 : 293 |
| United States of America | #1,922 | 1 : 1,002 |
| Hong Kong | #290 | 1 : 294 |
| Singapore | #245 | 1 : 402 |
| Malaysia | #1,264 | 1 : 1,860 |
| France | #2,415 | 1 : 1,938 |
| Canada | #1,339 | 1 : 907 |
| Italy | #4,044 | 1 : 3,162 |
| Ireland | #642 | 1 : 314 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Terence from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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