Terrence vs Lyric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,525
Total SSA Count: 116
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Eliot Emmet Iverson Aston

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Lyric

Boy #1,365 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of the lyre, lyric poetry"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,365
Total SSA Count: 138
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Monte Zephaniah Kenny Clifford

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Popularity Comparison

Terrence Rank #1,525

Lyric Rank #1,365

Lyric is more popular, ranked #1365 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terrence or Lyric more popular?

Lyric is more popular, ranked #1365 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Lyric mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Lyric means "of the lyre, lyric poetry" (Greek origin).

Are Terrence and Lyric boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Lyric is primarily a boy name.

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