Sire vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sire

Boy #1,681 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, father, sovereign"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Sire Rank #1,681

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1681 for Sire.

Is Sire or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Sire at #1681 in the United States.

What do Sire and Terrence mean?

Sire means "lord, father, sovereign" (Old French origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Sire and Terrence boy or girl names?

Sire is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.