Terrence vs Ransom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Ransom Rank #1,661

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1661 for Ransom.

Is Terrence or Ransom more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Ransom at #1661 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Ransom mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Terrence and Ransom boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.