Alder vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alder

Boy #1,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder tree"

Origin: Old English alor

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Alder Rank #1,424

Terrence Rank #1,525

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Alder or Terrence more popular?

Alder is more popular, ranked #1424 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Alder and Terrence mean?

Alder means "alder tree" (Old English alor origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Alder and Terrence boy or girl names?

Alder is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.