Kilian vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,187
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ter

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kilian Rank #1,052
Terry Rank #1,187

Kilian is more popular, ranked #1052 vs #1187 for Terry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kilian ___

  • Kilian James
  • Kilian Patrick
  • Kilian Sean
  • Kilian Finn
  • Kilian John
  • Kilian Thomas

Terry ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kilian

Declan Niall Fionn Ronan Siobhan

If you choose Terry

Jerry Bobby Jimmy Carrie Debbie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kilian or Terry more popular?

Kilian is more popular, ranked #1052 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Kilian and Terry mean?

Kilian means "little church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Kilian and Terry boy or girl names?

Kilian is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.

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