Terrence vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Terrence Rank #1,525

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is Terrence or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Terrence and West mean?

Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Terrence and West boy or girl names?

Terrence is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.