Terence vs Tye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terence

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

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Boy #2,857 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enclosed pasture by a river"

Origin: Old English

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Terence Rank #2,926

Tye Rank #2,857

Tye is more popular, ranked #2857 vs #2926 for Terence.

Is Terence or Tye more popular?

Tye is more popular, ranked #2857 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Terence and Tye mean?

Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin). Tye means "enclosed pasture by a river" (Old English origin).

Are Terence and Tye boy or girl names?

Terence is primarily a boy name. Tye is primarily a boy name.