Terence vs Weldon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terence

Boy #2,926 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smooth, tender"

Origin: Latin/Oscan

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,926
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Terry, Tez

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Weldon

Boy #2,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the hill spring"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,996
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wel, Weldy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Terence Rank #2,926
Weldon Rank #2,996

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 vs #2996 for Weldon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Terence ___

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

Weldon ___

  • Weldon James
  • Weldon Thomas
  • Weldon Scott
  • Weldon Ray
  • Weldon Craig
  • Weldon Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Terence

Lawrence Colin Brendan Maureen Patricia

If you choose Weldon

Dalton Preston Grover Mildred Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terence or Weldon more popular?

Terence is more popular, ranked #2926 compared to Weldon at #2996 in the United States.

What do Terence and Weldon mean?

Terence means "smooth, tender" (Latin/Oscan origin). Weldon means "from the hill spring" (Old English origin).

Are Terence and Weldon boy or girl names?

Terence is primarily a boy name. Weldon is primarily a boy name.

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