Terrence vs Alton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Alton Rank #1,572

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Terrence or Alton more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Alton mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Terrence and Alton boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.