Smooth, tender, or polished
Derived from the Roman family name Terentius. While its exact etymology is debated, it is often associated with the Latin word 'terere', meaning to rub or polish, suggesting a smooth or refined character. It gained popularity in the English-speaking world due to the fame of the Roman playwright Publius Terentius Afer.
About 47 boys were named Terence in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Roman playwright of the Republic era
Acclaimed English film actor
Undisputed multi-weight world champion boxer
Major British dramatist and screenwriter
Oscar-nominated jazz trumpeter and composer
Fields Medal-winning mathematician
Influential British designer and restaurateur
The large, silent red bird · Angry Birds
A dust-talent sparrow man · Disney Fairies
The same feel as Terence — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
