Son of Terry; or of the earth
Terris is a rare English surname-turned-given name. It most likely originated as a patronymic form of Terry, which itself derives from the Germanic name Theodoric, meaning 'ruler of the people.' Alternatively, it is sometimes associated with the Latin 'terra,' meaning 'earth.'
Fewer than 5 boys were named Terris in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
American explorer and former president of the University of Alaska
