Tariq vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tariq

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

45 High Risk

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

✓ All Clear

Tariq Rank #1,405

Terrence Rank #1,525

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Tariq or Terrence more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Tariq and Terrence mean?

Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Tariq and Terrence boy or girl names?

Tariq is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.