Terry vs Zeus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zeus

Boy #1,073 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sky father, divine sky"

Origin: Proto-Indo-European

Cultural Roots

Greek American Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,073
Total SSA Count
203
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Z, Zee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Terry Rank #1,187
Zeus Rank #1,073

Zeus is more popular, ranked #1073 vs #1187 for Terry.

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

Zeus ___

  • Zeus Alexander
  • Zeus Marcus
  • Zeus Maximus
  • Zeus Leo
  • Zeus Titan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Terry

Jerry Bobby Jimmy Carrie Debbie

If you choose Zeus

Apollo Athena Ares Atlas Hera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Terry or Zeus more popular?

Zeus is more popular, ranked #1073 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Zeus mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Zeus means "sky father, divine sky" (Proto-Indo-European origin).

Are Terry and Zeus boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Zeus is primarily a boy name.

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