Terrence vs Alister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,650 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish British Irish

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Alister Rank #1,650

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1650 for Alister.

Is Terrence or Alister more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Alister at #1650 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Alister mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Alister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Terrence and Alister boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Alister is primarily a boy name.