Terry vs Vaughn

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

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Vaughn

Boy #1,188 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small, junior"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,188
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Von

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Terry Rank #1,187
Vaughn Rank #1,188

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Terry ___

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

Vaughn ___

  • Vaughn James
  • Vaughn Michael
  • Vaughn Alexander
  • Vaughn William
  • Vaughn Henry
  • Vaughn Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Terry

Jerry Bobby Jimmy Carrie Debbie

If you choose Vaughn

Brooks Camden Reid Sloane Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terry or Vaughn more popular?

Terry is more popular, ranked #1187 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Terry and Vaughn mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Terry and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.

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