Terence
Meaning of Terence
Originating from the Latin name Terentius, the name Terence has a long history and is predominantly given to baby boys. It is pronounced as TEH-rəns (/ˈtɛrəns/) in American English and TER-əns (/ˈtɛrəns/) in British English. A variation of the name is Terrance.
In terms of popularity, the name Terence has seen fluctuations over the years. In recent times, it has ranked around 2300-2400 in terms of occurrence among newborns in the United States. However, it was more popular in previous decades, reaching its peak between the 1960s and 1980s when it ranked within the top 300 names for boys.
The associations with the name Terence are varied. Historically, there have been several notable figures with this name, including ancient Roman playwright Publius Terentius Afer (Terence), known for his comedies during the Roman Republic era. In modern times, there are famous personalities like actor Terence Stamp and musician Terence Trent D'Arby who have brought recognition to this name.
With its classical roots and diverse cultural references, the name Terence offers a timeless charm for parents seeking a strong and distinguished choice for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as TEH-rəns (/ˈtɛrəns/)
British English
- Pronunced as TER-əns (/ˈtɛrəns/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Terence
| Terence Kemp McKenna was an American ethnobotanist and mystic known for advocating the responsible use of psychedelic plants and for his expertise in various subjects including shamanism, metaphysics, and human consciousness. |
| Terence Tao - Terence Chi-Shen Tao is an Australian mathematician and professor at UCLA, known for his work in various mathematical fields and recipient of the Fields Medal. |
| Terence Henry Stamp is an English actor known for his sophisticated villain roles and has received accolades including a Golden Globe Award and a Cannes Film Festival Award. |
| Terence Hill is an Italian actor, film director, screenwriter, and producer who gained international fame for his starring roles in action and comedy films, often alongside his longtime film partner Bud Spencer. |
| Sananda Francesco Maitreya, formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby, is an American singer and songwriter known for his debut album "Introducing the Hardline According to Terence Trent D'Arby" and hit singles like "Sign Your Name" and "Wishing Well". |
| Stewart Terence Herbert Young was a British film director and screenwriter, best known for directing three James Bond films and other notable movies. |
| Terence Davies was a renowned British screenwriter, film director, and novelist known for his autobiographical films and literary adaptations, earning recognition as one of the great British directors of his time. |
| Admiral of the Fleet Terence Thornton Lewin, Baron Lewin, was a distinguished Royal Navy officer who served in World War II and held top leadership positions, including First Sea Lord and Chief of the Defence Staff during the Falklands War. |
| Terence Patrick Winter is an American writer and producer known for creating and producing the HBO series Boardwalk Empire and for his work on The Sopranos. |
| Terence Rees - Terence Albert Ladd Rees was a renowned microbiologist and a prominent collector of material related to theatre and music in Wales and Britain, as well as a published theatre historian and researcher, known for his expertise on the works of W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan. |
| Terence Burns, Baron Burns, is a British economist and life peer known for his various leadership roles in government, business, and cultural organizations. |
| Terence Francis MacCarthy, also known as Tadhg V, is a genealogist, historian, and writer, recognized for his claim to the Irish chiefly title of MacCarthy Mór, and was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland. |
| Terence Hogan, also known as Terry "Lucky Tel" Hogan and Harry Booth, was an English professional criminal and notorious figure in the London underworld in the 1950s and 1960s, involved in high-profile robberies such as the Eastcastle Street mailbag robbery and the Great Train Robbery. |
| Terence Wheeler was a British writer known for his Booker Prize-shortlisted debut novel "The Conjunction" and other works set in India and Portsmouth. He also wrote screenplays and short stories published by Macmillan. |
| Terence Edward Armstrong was a British polar geographer, sea ice specialist, writer, and expert on the Russian Arctic. |
