Patience vs Terence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patience

Girl #1,327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"endurance, patient suffering"

Origin: Latin

English American West African Caribbean

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Patience Rank #1,327

Terence Rank #2,926

Patience is more popular, ranked #1327 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Patience or Terence more popular?

Patience is more popular, ranked #1327 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Patience and Terence mean?

Patience means "endurance, patient suffering" (Latin origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Patience and Terence boy or girl names?

Patience is primarily a girl name. Terence is primarily a boy name.