Terrence vs Dwayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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Boy #1,425 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Caribbean

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Dwayne Rank #1,425

Dwayne is more popular, ranked #1425 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Terrence or Dwayne more popular?

Dwayne is more popular, ranked #1425 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Dwayne mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Dwayne means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Terrence and Dwayne boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Dwayne is primarily a boy name.