Mace vs Terence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mace

Boy #2,832 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"heavy club weapon"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

English Irish American

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Mace Rank #2,832

Terence Rank #2,926

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Mace or Terence more popular?

Mace is more popular, ranked #2832 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Mace and Terence mean?

Mace means "heavy club weapon" (Old French origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Mace and Terence boy or girl names?

Mace is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.