Jeff vs Terence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

English Irish American

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Jeff Rank #2,932

Terence Rank #2,926

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 vs #2932 for Jeff.

Is Jeff or Terence more popular?

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Terence mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Jeff and Terence boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.