Terrence vs Orson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Orson Rank #1,501

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Terrence or Orson more popular?

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Orson mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin).

Are Terrence and Orson boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Orson is primarily a boy name.