Terrence
Meaning of Terrence
Terrence is a classic and timeless name for boys. It is pronounced as TEHR-ens (/tərəns/) in both American English and British English. The name has variations such as Terry and Terrance, which add different options for parents who prefer shorter or longer versions of the name. In terms of popularity, Terrence has had consistent usage over the years in the United States. While it may not be as common as some other names, it still maintains a respectable ranking. In recent years, Terrence has been given to around 150 newborn boys annually, placing it within the top 1300 names in the country. With its strong sound and historical significance, Terrence is an excellent choice for parents seeking a traditional yet distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as TEHR-ens (/tərəns/)
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Notable People Named Terrence
| Terrence Dashon Howard is an American actor known for his breakthrough roles in the 1995 films Dead Presidents and Mr. Holland's Opus, and his Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his performance in Hustle & Flow. |
| Terrence Lee Toliver is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Houston Texans and the Detroit Lions, known for his college career with the LSU Tigers. |
| Terrence Murphy - Terrence C. Murphy Sr. is an American real estate entrepreneur, investor, and former NFL player known for his career as a wide receiver and return specialist with the Green Bay Packers. |
| Terrence Adrian Clarke was a standout college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats and a highly-rated recruit before declaring for the NBA draft. |
| Terrence Dewayne Kiel was an American NFL safety who played for the San Diego Chargers and attended Texas A&M. |
| Terrence Dewayne McGee is a former NFL player known for his versatility as a cornerback and kick returner for the Buffalo Bills. |
| Terrence Wall is a real estate developer and former politician from Madison, Wisconsin, known for founding T. Wall Properties, LLC, and T. Wall Enterprises, and for an unsuccessful 2010 Senate campaign. |
| Terrence C. Carson is an American actor known for his roles in Living Single, Star Wars, and as the voice of Kratos in the God of War video game series. |
| Terrence James Roberts is a member of the Little Rock Nine, known for being one of the first African-American students to attend Little Rock Central High School in 1957, and later received the Congressional Gold Medal in 1999. |
| Terrence Edwards is a former Canadian football wide receiver known for his nine seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League, as well as his college football career at Georgia. |
| Terrence "Lee" Zehrer is an American entrepreneur and internet pioneer, best known as the founder of the first picture personal online dating service, Kiss.com. |
| Terrence Orlando Metcalf is a former NFL guard and college football All-American, known for his son DK Metcalf, a standout wide receiver for the Seattle Seahawks. |
| Terrence Holt - Terrence "Terry" E. Holt M.D. is an American Geriatric Internal doctor, writer, and former professor of literature at Rutgers University and Swarthmore College. |
| Terrence Trammell is a retired American track and field athlete known for his silver medal wins at the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics and three-time silver medalist at the World Championships. |
| Terrence Jones is a former CFL quarterback who played for three teams from 1989 to 1995 and was initially drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the NFL. |
