Terance
English · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Terance
Terance is a variant spelling of Terrence, derived from the Latin name Terentius, which comes from the Roman family name Terenti and likely means "smooth" or "polished." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures since the Roman period, with notable historical figures including the Roman playwright Terence (Publius Terentius Afer, c.
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Etymology
Terance is a variant spelling of Terrence, derived from the Latin name Terentius, which comes from the Roman family name Terenti and likely means "smooth" or "polished." The name has been used primarily in English-speaking cultures since the Roman period, with notable historical figures including the Roman playwright Terence (Publius Terentius Afer, c. 195–159 BCE) and various English and Irish bearers of the name.
Terance currently ranks #8,256 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1991.
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