Ted vs Terence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ted

Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

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Ted Rank #2,917

Terence Rank #2,926

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Ted or Terence more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Ted and Terence mean?

Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Ted and Terence boy or girl names?

Ted is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.