Terence vs Child

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terence

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

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Boy #2,965 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young person, noble youth"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Terence Rank #2,926

Child Rank #2,965

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 vs #2965 for Child.

Is Terence or Child more popular?

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 compared to Child at #2965 in the United States.

What do Terence and Child mean?

Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin). Child means "young person, noble youth" (Old English origin).

Are Terence and Child boy or girl names?

Terence is primarily a boy name. Child is primarily a boy name.