Smooth; tender
A variant of Terence, derived from the Roman family name Terentius. While its exact etymology is debated, it is traditionally associated with the Latin word 'tener', meaning soft or tender.
Less common today
Terrance isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #221 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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