Terence vs Pearson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terence

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

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Boy #2,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Piers (Peter)"

Origin: English patronymic

English American British

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Terence Rank #2,926

Pearson Rank #2,768

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Terence or Pearson more popular?

Pearson is more popular, ranked #2768 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Terence and Pearson mean?

Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Terence and Pearson boy or girl names?

Terence is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.