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Tarrance

♂ Boy

Pronounced TAIR-uns /ˈtær.əns/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Terrence, from the old Roman family name Terentius, of uncertain meaning (sometimes linked to 'tender' or 'to rub, wear'). A surname-style classic in a modern spelling.Low

In 30 seconds: A modern-spelled classic: Tarrance is a form of Terrence (said 'TAIR-uns'). Familiar and rare here.
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Origin LowEnglish, Latin
MeaningA spelling of Terrence, from the old Roman family name Terentius, of uncertain meaning (sometimes linked to 'tender' or 'to rub, wear'). A surname-style classic in a modern spelling.
U.S. rank (2019)#13906 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 898

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019602019

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Tarrance is a spelling of Terrence, from the old Roman family name Terentius, whose meaning is uncertain (sometimes linked to 'tender'), which we note. A familiar classic in a modern spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'TAIR-uns').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, classic-rooted, and modern-spelled.

Did you know? Tarrance spells Terrence, from the Roman family name Terentius of uncertain meaning — a surname-style classic in a fresh spelling (said 'TAIR-uns').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Tarrance — spelling of Terrence; Roman Terentius; meaning uncertain

Variations

TerrenceTerranceTarance

Nicknames

TarrRance

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tarrance mean?

Tarrance is a spelling of Terrence, from the Roman family name Terentius of uncertain meaning, which we note.

How do you pronounce Tarrance?

It's said TAIR-uns /ˈtær.əns/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Tarrance a boy or girl name?

Tarrance is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Tarrance?

Tarrance is a very rare name in the U.S.

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