Smith vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Smith Rank #1,580

Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Terrence mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Smith and Terrence boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.