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Terrence vs Eliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eliot

Boy #1,377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek Elias

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,377
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Terrence Rank #1,525
Eliot Rank #1,377

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terrence or Eliot more popular?

Eliot is more popular, ranked #1377 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Eliot mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Eliot means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Greek Elias origin).

Are Terrence and Eliot boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Eliot is primarily a boy name.

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