Orson vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orson

Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

English American 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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Orson Rank #1,501

Terrence Rank #1,525

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Orson or Terrence more popular?

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Orson and Terrence mean?

Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Orson and Terrence boy or girl names?

Orson is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.