Terrell vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrell

Boy #1,495 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"thunder ruler, powerful"

Origin: Old French / Germanic

American African American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

45 High Risk

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Terrell Rank #1,495

Tariq Rank #1,405

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #1495 for Terrell.

Is Terrell or Tariq more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Terrell at #1495 in the United States.

What do Terrell and Tariq mean?

Terrell means "thunder ruler, powerful" (Old French / Germanic origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Terrell and Tariq boy or girl names?

Terrell is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.