Tarrance
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Tarrance
Tarrance is a variant of Terrence, derived from the Latin name Terentius, which likely comes from the Roman family name Terentii and means "smooth" or "tender." The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly among African American communities in the United States from the mid-20th century onward, with no specific religious affiliation.
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Etymology
Tarrance is a variant of Terrence, derived from the Latin name Terentius, which likely comes from the Roman family name Terentii and means "smooth" or "tender." The name has been primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly among African American communities in the United States from the mid-20th century onward, with no specific religious affiliation.
Tarrance currently ranks #11,835 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1980.
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