Terrance

Meaning of Terrance

Terrance comes from the Roman family name Terentius. It means "smooth" or "tender."

Terrance has Latin roots — browse every Latin baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Terrance

After ranking as high as #402 in 2000, Terrance has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Terrance

• Terrence Howard
  American actor and singer
• Terence Stamp
  English actor
• Terrence Malick
  American film director
• Terrence Ross
  American basketball player
• Terrence McNally
  American playwright

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Questions about the name Terrance

What does the name Terrance mean?

Terrance means terrance comes from the roman family name terentius. it means "smooth" or "tender.", and it comes from Latin origins.

Is Terrance a boy's or a girl's name?

Terrance is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Terrance?

Terrance did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Terrance most popular?

Terrance peaked at #402 in 2000.