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Terance

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Pronounced TER-ents /ˈtɛr.əns/High

Meaning: A form/spelling of Terence — from the Roman family name Terentius (of uncertain meaning, variously linked to 'tender; smooth' or 'to rub/thresh'); routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Of the Terentius family: Terance is a form of Terence. Crisp, classic, and warm.

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Origin LowLatin

MeaningA form/spelling of Terence — from the Roman family name Terentius (of uncertain meaning, variously linked to 'tender; smooth' or 'to rub/thresh'); routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8231 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births10 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1991

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,840

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Terance is a form/spelling of Terence — from the Roman family name Terentius (of uncertain meaning, variously linked to 'tender; smooth' or 'to rub/thresh'; routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'TER-ents').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Terence. Rare, of-the-Terentius-family at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Terence comes from the Roman family name Terentius (of uncertain meaning) — Terance is a form of it, crisp and classic (the deeper root is uncertain, which we note; said 'TER-ents').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Terence — routes uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Terance mean?

Terance is a form of Terence — from the Roman family name Terentius; the older meaning is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Terance?

It's said TER-ents /ˈtɛr.əns/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Terance a boy or girl name?

Terance is a boy's name.

How popular is Terance?

Terance is a rare name in the U.S.