Therese vs Theresa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Therese

Girl #2,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the island of Thera"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #1,501 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to harvest, reaper"

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Therese Rank #2,221

Theresa Rank #1,501

Theresa is more popular, ranked #1501 vs #2221 for Therese.

Is Therese or Theresa more popular?

Theresa is more popular, ranked #1501 compared to Therese at #2221 in the United States.

What do Therese and Theresa mean?

Therese means "from the island of Thera" (Greek origin). Theresa means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek origin).

Are Therese and Theresa boy or girl names?

Therese is primarily a girl name. Theresa is primarily a girl name.