Alton vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Alton Rank #1,572

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Alton or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Alton and Terrence mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Alton and Terrence boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.