Terrence
TER-uhns
Popularity
#1524
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Latin
Total Births
72,832
Peak Year
#1,508 in 1955
First Recorded
1886
Style
Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English form of the Roman family name *Terentius*, which is of uncertain Etruscan origin, possibly meaning 'smooth'.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Terrence Howard
American actor and singer.
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