Terence vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terence

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Terence Rank #2,926

Frederic Rank #2,888

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Terence or Frederic more popular?

Frederic is more popular, ranked #2888 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Terence and Frederic mean?

Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Terence and Frederic boy or girl names?

Terence is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.