Kenny vs Terrence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenny

Boy #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,355
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ken

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Kenny Rank #1,355
Terrence Rank #1,525

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1525 for Terrence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenny ___

  • Kenny James
  • Kenny Michael
  • Kenny Robert
  • Kenny Lee
  • Kenny Ray
  • Kenny Thomas

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 Kenny

Tammy Bobby Donnie Lynda Johnny

If you choose Terrence

Derrick Marcus Rodney Tamara Shanice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenny or Terrence more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Terrence at #1525 in the United States.

What do Kenny and Terrence mean?

Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Terrence means "from the Roman gens Terentia" (Latin origin).

Are Kenny and Terrence boy or girl names?

Kenny is primarily a boy name. Terrence is primarily a boy name.

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