Emmet vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Emmet Rank #1,596

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Emmet or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Terrence mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Emmet and Terrence boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.