Terence vs Matt

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terence

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

English Irish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Australian Canadian

15 High Risk

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Terence Rank #2,926

Matt Rank #2,802

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Terence or Matt more popular?

Matt is more popular, ranked #2802 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Terence and Matt mean?

Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin). Matt means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Terence and Matt boy or girl names?

Terence is primarily a boy name. Matt is primarily a boy name.