Phineas vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Phineas Rank #1,540

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Terrence mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Phineas and Terrence boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.