Terri vs Wendy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wendy

Girl #1,097 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"friend, friendly"

Origin: Literary English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,097
Total SSA Count
224
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Wen

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Terri Rank #5,103
Wendy Rank #1,097

Wendy is more popular, ranked #1097 vs #5103 for Terri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Terri ___

  • Terri Lynn
  • Terri Ann
  • Terri Marie
  • Terri Lee
  • Terri Sue
  • Terri Jo

Wendy ___

  • Wendy Anne
  • Wendy Lee
  • Wendy Jo
  • Wendy Lynn
  • Wendy Marie
  • Wendy Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Terri

Sherry Perry Kerri Barry Larry

If you choose Wendy

Peter Michael John Susan Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terri or Wendy more popular?

Wendy is more popular, ranked #1097 compared to Terri at #5103 in the United States.

What do Terri and Wendy mean?

Terri means "harvester, reaper" (Greek (Theresa) origin). Wendy means "friend, friendly" (Literary English origin).

Are Terri and Wendy boy or girl names?

Terri is primarily a girl name. Wendy is primarily a girl name.

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