Terence vs Dempsey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terence

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

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Boy #2,845 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"proud descendant, son of the proud one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Terence Rank #2,926

Dempsey Rank #2,845

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Terence or Dempsey more popular?

Dempsey is more popular, ranked #2845 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Terence and Dempsey mean?

Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin). Dempsey means "proud descendant, son of the proud one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Terence and Dempsey boy or girl names?

Terence is primarily a boy name. Dempsey is primarily a boy name.