Terrence vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

45 High Risk

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Terrence Rank #1,525

Tariq Rank #1,405

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Terrence or Tariq more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and Tariq mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Terrence and Tariq boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.