Terrence vs Shay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Shay Rank #1,707

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #1707 for Shay.

Is Terrence or Shay more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Shay at #1707 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Shay mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Terrence and Shay boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.