Nova vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

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Nova Rank #1,180

Terry Rank #1,187

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Nova or Terry more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Nova and Terry mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Nova and Terry boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.