Artis vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Artis

Boy #5,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear man, noble bear"

Origin: Celtic (Artos)

Cultural Roots

American African-American Lithuanian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,036
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Art

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Terrence

Boy #1,525 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Roman gens Terentia"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Irish African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,525
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Terry, Tee, Rence

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Artis Rank #5,036
Terrence Rank #1,525

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 vs #5036 for Artis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Artis ___

  • Artis James
  • Artis Lee
  • Artis Ray
  • Artis Wayne
  • Artis Dean
  • Artis Cole

Terrence ___

  • Terrence James
  • Terrence Michael
  • Terrence Wayne
  • Terrence Eugene
  • Terrence Louis
  • Terrence Andre

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Artis

Otis Curtis Doris Arlene Morris

If you choose Terrence

Derrick Marcus Rodney Tamara Shanice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Artis or Terrence more popular?

Terrence is more popular, ranked #1525 compared to Artis at #5036 in the United States.

What do Artis and Terrence mean?

Artis means "bear man, noble bear" (Celtic (Artos) origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Artis and Terrence boy or girl names?

Artis is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.

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