Terez

♂ Boy

Pronounced TEH-rez /ˈtɛ.rɛz/Medium

Meaning: Terez reads as a short form or variant of Terrence for boys, though the same spelling is the Hungarian form of Theresa. As a boys' name its route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A trim, modern-feeling name: Terez reads as a spin on Terrence (said 'TEH-rez'). Its route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowEnglish, Hungarian

MeaningTerez reads as a short form or variant of Terrence for boys, though the same spelling is the Hungarian form of Theresa. As a boys' name its route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12153 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 412

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

Terez works here as a clipped, modern take on Terrence; the identical spelling is separately the Hungarian form of Theresa. As a boys' name its route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TEH-rez').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely as a boys' name. Rare, crisp, and modern.

Did you know? Terez reads for boys as a short form of Terrence, while the same spelling serves as the Hungarian form of Theresa — a crossover whose route is uncertain, which we note (said 'TEH-rez').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Terez — Form of Terrence; Hungarian form of Theresa; routes uncertain

Variations

TerrenceTeres

Nicknames

TerRez

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Terez mean?

Terez reads as a form of Terrence for boys, and is also the Hungarian form of Theresa; the route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Terez?

It's said TEH-rez /ˈtɛ.rɛz/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Terez a boy or girl name?

Here Terez is used as a boy's name; the same spelling is a girl's name in Hungarian.

How popular is Terez?

Terez is a rare name for boys in the U.S.