Cormac vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cormac

Boy #1,259 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"chariot boy"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,259
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cor, Mac

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cormac Rank #1,259
Terry Rank #1,187

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1259 for Cormac.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cormac ___

  • Cormac James
  • Cormac Patrick
  • Cormac Finn
  • Cormac Liam
  • Cormac Sean
  • Cormac Hugh

Terry ___

  • Terry James
  • Terry Michael
  • Terry Lee
  • Terry Wayne
  • Terry Allen
  • Terry Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Jerry Bobby Jimmy Carrie Debbie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cormac or Terry more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Cormac at #1259 in the United States.

What do Cormac and Terry mean?

Cormac means "chariot boy" (Old Irish origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Cormac and Terry boy or girl names?

Cormac is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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