Terrence vs Cian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,535 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancient, enduring, long-lived"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Celtic Irish diaspora

15 High Risk

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Cian Rank #1,535

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1535 for Cian.

Is Terrence or Cian more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Cian at #1535 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Cian mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Cian means "ancient, enduring, long-lived" (Old Irish origin).

Are Terrence and Cian boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Cian is primarily a boy name.