| Meaning | tender, smooth |
| Origin | Latin, Roman |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ter-rance |
About Terrance
Terrance stands as a time-honored choice that has weathered decades without losing its inherent dignity. This name brings to mind reliability and steadfastness, qualities that many parents hope to instill in their children. The smooth flow of syllables creates an elegant rhythm when spoken, lending the name a polished quality. Terrance has been chosen by families across various cultural backgrounds, demonstrating its universal appeal and adaptability. Those bearing this name often project an air of trustworthiness and capability, traits that serve well throughout life. The name offers built-in nickname potential while remaining distinguished in its full form. Terrance represents a choice that honors tradition while remaining entirely relevant in contemporary society, never appearing dated or out of place in any generation.
Nicknames for Terrance
| Terry |
| Ter |
| Rance |
Famous People Named Terrance
| Terrance Howard | American actor and musician |
| Terrance Knighton | American former NFL player |
| Terrance West | American former NFL player |
| Terrance Ganaway | American former NFL player |
| Terrance Cody | American former NFL player |
| Terrance Copper | American former NFL player |
| Terrance Pennington | American former basketball player |
| Terrance Parks | American football player |
| Terrance Fede | American football player |
| Terrance Broadway | American football player |
| Terrance Smith | American football player |
| Terrance Taylor | American former NFL player |
| Terrance Quinn | American actor |
| Terrance Mitchell | American football player |
| Terrance Williams | American basketball player |
| Terrance C. Carson | American actor |
| Terrance Simien | American zydeco musician |
| Terrance Patterson | American football player |
| Terrance Brown | American football player |
Characters Named Terrance
| Terrance Broflovski | Character from the animated TV show "South Park" |
| Terrance Macklemore | Character from the TV series "CSI - Miami" |
| Terrance Foster | Character from the movie "Soul Food" |
| Terrance "T.C" Calvin | Character from the TV series "Magnum, P.I" |
| Terrance Muncy | Character from the TV series "Power" |
| Terrance "Terry" Jeffords | Character from the TV series "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" |
| Terrance "Terry" Melcher | Character from the movie "The Doris Day Story" |
| Terrance "Terry" O'Quinn | Character from the movie "Hellraiser III - Hell on Earth" |
| Terrance "Terry" McCaleb | Character from the movie "Blood Work" |
| Terrance "Terry" Tate | Character from a series of Reebok commercials |
| Terrance "Terry" Sheridan | Character from the movie "Lara Croft Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life" |
| Terrance "Terry" Hoitz | Character from the movie "The Other Guys" |
| Terrance "Terry" Leather | Character from the movie "The Bank Job" |
| Terrance "Terry" "Brotherhood" Martin | Character from the video game "Fallout - Brotherhood of Steel" |
| Terrance "Terry" Fitzgerald | Character from the movie "Spider-Man - Far From Home" |
| Terrance "Terry" O'Connor | Character from the TV series "One Tree Hill" |
| Terrance "Terry" Bellefleur | Character from the TV series "Midnight, Texas" |
| Terrance "Terry" Collins | Character from the TV series "The Good Fight" |
| Terrance "Terry" Hatcher | Character from the movie "Alien Nation" |