Terry vs Nova

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 #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Terry Rank #1,187

Nova Rank #1,180

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Nova more popular?

Nova is more popular, ranked #1180 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Nova mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Terry and Nova boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.