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Terrence vs Nick

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Terrence Rank #1,525
Nick Rank #1,422

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terrence or Nick more popular?

Nick is more popular, ranked #1422 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Nick mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Terrence and Nick boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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