Terrance
Latin · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Terrance
Terrance is derived from the Latin name Terentius, which comes from the Roman family name Terentii; the name likely means "tender" or "graceful" from the Latin root *terere* (to rub or wear smooth).
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Etymology
Terrance is derived from the Latin name Terentius, which comes from the Roman family name Terentii; the name likely means "tender" or "graceful" from the Latin root *terere* (to rub or wear smooth). The name is primarily used in English-speaking cultures and Christian contexts, with notable historical association to Saint Terence and later popularized in Ireland and among English-speaking populations during the 20th century.
Terrance currently ranks #1,570 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1988.
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