Levin vs Terence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levin

Boy #3,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved friend, dear companion"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Jewish Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,016
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Levin Rank #3,016
Terence Rank #2,926

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 vs #3016 for Levin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Levin ___

  • Levin James
  • Levin Alexander
  • Levin Otto
  • Levin Franz
  • Levin Henrik
  • Levin Tobias

Terence ___

  • Terence James
  • Terence Patrick
  • Terence Michael
  • Terence William
  • Terence Joseph
  • Terence Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Levin

Marta Klaus Greta Friedrich Elsa

If you choose Terence

Lawrence Colin Brendan Maureen Patricia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levin or Terence more popular?

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 compared to Levin at #3016 in the United States.

What do Levin and Terence mean?

Levin means "beloved friend, dear companion" (Germanic origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Levin and Terence boy or girl names?

Levin is primarily a boy name. Terence is primarily a boy name.

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