West vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

English Irish African American

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West Rank #1,339

Terrence Rank #1,525

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Is West or Terrence more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do West and Terrence mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are West and Terrence boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.