Terry vs Vance

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 #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Terry Rank #1,187

Vance Rank #996

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Vance more popular?

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Vance mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin).

Are Terry and Vance boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Vance is primarily a boy name.