Charlotte vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Terrence Rank #1,525

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Terrence

Derrick Marcus Rodney Tamara Shanice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Terrence more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Terrence mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Charlotte and Terrence boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.

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