Terrence

Meaning of Terrence

It means "smooth." It can also mean "tender" or "gracious."

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

Popularity of Terrence

After ranking as high as #486 in 2000, Terrence has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Terrence

• Terrence Howard
  Actor, known for "Empire"
• Terrence Malick
  Film director, screenwriter
• Terrence Ross
  NBA basketball player
• Terrence McNally
  Playwright, screenwriter, librettist
• Terrence Trammell
  Olympic track and field athlete

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Questions about the name Terrence

What does the name Terrence mean?

Terrence means it means "smooth." it can also mean "tender" or "gracious.", and it comes from Latin origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Terrence?

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

When was Terrence most popular?

Terrence peaked at #486 in 2000.