Terrence vs Linus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flax, flaxen-haired"

Origin: Greek

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Linus Rank #1,423

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Terrence or Linus more popular?

Linus is more popular, ranked #1423 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Linus mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Linus means "flax, flaxen-haired" (Greek origin).

Are Terrence and Linus boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Linus is primarily a boy name.