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Terence name meaning
First Name
34k
in the U.S.
since 1880
34k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
<100
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Terence mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Terence
User Submitted Origins
English
73%
African American
9%
Dutch
9%
Russian
9%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Australia says the name Terence means "King".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- Dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
Wiktionary
Latin Terentius, a Roman family name of obscure origin, borne by a Roman playwright and by early Christian saints.
- In Ireland it has been used to represent Turlough.
- A male given name from Latin. Popular in the U.K. in the mid-twentieth century.
Terence was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano
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Notable Persons Named Terence
Notable Persons Named Terence
Steve McQueen
Steve McQueen was an actor. He was most active from 1953 to 1974. Steve was given the name Terence Steven McQueen on March 24th, 1930 in Beech Grove, Indiana, United States. He passed away on November 7th, 1980.
Kevin O'Leary
Kevin O'Leary is a businessman, investor, journalist, writer, and television personality. Kevin was given the name Terence Thomas Kevin O'Leary on July 9th, 1954 in Montreal.
Finn Jones
Finn Jones is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 2008 to present. Finn was given the name Terence Jones on March 24th, 1988 in England. Finn is also known as Jones and Finn.
Sir Terry Pratchett
Sir Terry Pratchett was a comic fantasy writer. Terry was given the name Terence David John Pratchett on April 28th, 1948 in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England. He died on March 12th, 2015.
Terence Hill
Terence Hill is an actor. He was most prominent from 1951 to 1951. Terence was given the name Mario Girotti on March 29th, 1939 in Venice.
Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp is an actor. His most notable accomplishments were from 1962 to 1962. Terence was born on July 22nd, 1938 in Stepney, London, England.
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Notable Persons With the Last Name Terence
Notable Persons With the Last Name Terence
Terence
Terence is an athlete for the Laxmi Prasad S.C.