Fred vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Fred Rank #1,686

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Terrence mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Fred and Terrence boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.