Child vs Terence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Child

Boy #2,965 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young person, noble youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

English Irish American

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Child Rank #2,965

Terence Rank #2,926

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 vs #2965 for Child.

Is Child or Terence more popular?

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 compared to Child at #2965 in the United States.

What do Child and Terence mean?

Child means "young person, noble youth" (Old English origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Child and Terence boy or girl names?

Child is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.