Terence vs Ted

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terence

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

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Boy #2,917 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"gift of God"

Origin: Greek

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Terence Rank #2,926

Ted Rank #2,917

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Terence or Ted more popular?

Ted is more popular, ranked #2917 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Terence and Ted mean?

Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin). Ted means "gift of God" (Greek origin).

Are Terence and Ted boy or girl names?

Terence is primarily a boy name. Ted is primarily a boy name.