Torez

♂ Boy

Pronounced tuh-REZ /təˈrɛz/Low

Meaning: Torez is a phonetic respelling of Torres, one of the most common Spanish surnames, from the Latin turris, 'tower' - plural 'towers,' originally marking someone who lived by a tower or fortified place. Adopted as a given name, Torez keeps that solid, place-rooted meaning while spelling the sound plainly.Low

In 30 seconds: Torez is a respelling of the Spanish surname Torres, 'towers,' from the Latin turris. It appears in US records around 1995 (said tuh-REZ).

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Origin LowSpanish, Latin

MeaningTorez is a phonetic respelling of Torres, one of the most common Spanish surnames, from the Latin turris, 'tower' - plural 'towers,' originally marking someone who lived by a tower or fortified place. Adopted as a given name, Torez keeps that solid, place-rooted meaning while spelling the sound plainly.

U.S. rank (2001)#12159 ↘ Falling

2001 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1995

Total births (all-time)≈ 90

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

Torez respells Torres, a widespread Spanish surname from the Latin turris, 'tower,' marking those who lived near a tower or stronghold. Used as a first name, often to honor family, it appears in American records among Hispanic families, and the Torez spelling fixes the pronunciation plainly while keeping the meaning.

It was never common as a first name in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak around 1995. A boy named Torez then is in his thirties today.

Did you know? Torres, the source of Torez, is a Spanish surname from the Latin turris, 'tower' - originally for a family living by a tower or fortress.

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Torez — Respelling of Torres; Spanish/Latin turris 'tower/towers'; surname used as given name.

Variations

TorresTorrezToreyTorrance

Nicknames

TorRez

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Torez mean?

It is a respelling of the Spanish surname Torres, 'towers,' from the Latin turris, used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Torez?

It is said tuh-REZ /təˈrɛz/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Torez a boy or girl name?

Torez is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Torez?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen boys a year even at its peak in the nineteen-nineties.