Terry vs Joan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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Boy #1,014 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Catalan American Spanish

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Terry Rank #1,187

Joan Rank #1,014

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Joan more popular?

Joan is more popular, ranked #1014 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Joan mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Joan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Terry and Joan boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Joan is primarily a boy name.