Thane vs Terence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Thane

Boy #2,992 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lord, warrior who holds land by military service"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English Norse

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Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

English Irish American

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Thane Rank #2,992

Terence Rank #2,926

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 vs #2992 for Thane.

Is Thane or Terence more popular?

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 compared to Thane at #2992 in the United States.

What do Thane and Terence mean?

Thane means "lord, warrior who holds land by military service" (Old English origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Thane and Terence boy or girl names?

Thane is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.