Raven vs Terence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raven

Girl #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the raven, large black crow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Norse-inspired Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Raye, Rae

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Raven Rank #388
Terence Rank #2,926

Raven is more popular, ranked #388 vs #2926 for Terence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raven ___

  • Raven Grace
  • Raven Skye
  • Raven Belle
  • Raven Marie
  • Raven Elise
  • Raven Brooke

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 Raven

Phoenix Sage Ember Luna Orion

If you choose Terence

Lawrence Colin Brendan Maureen Patricia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raven or Terence more popular?

Raven is more popular, ranked #388 compared to Terence at #2926 in the United States.

What do Raven and Terence mean?

Raven means "the raven, large black crow" (Old English origin). Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin).

Are Raven and Terence boy or girl names?

Raven is primarily a girl name. Terence is primarily a boy name.

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