Terry vs West

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Terry Rank #1,187

West Rank #1,339

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1339 for West.

Is Terry or West more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Terry and West mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Terry and West boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.