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Terry Meaning and Origin

Terry is English given name meaning A diminutive form of Theresa or Terence, meaning "harvester" or "fertile.".

Terry is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Terry is currently #975 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Terry are Terry Connell, Terry Larkin, Terry Cummings.

Terry is a 5 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Terry

Terry name meaning

A diminutive form of Theresa or Terence, meaning "harvester" or "fertile."

Terry name origin

English

Name facts

5 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Terry is ranked #975 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 97% of babies named Terry were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Terry in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Terry in Canada

Celebrities named Terry

Terry Connell (Baseball)
Terry Larkin (Baseball)
Terry Cummings (Basketball)
Terry McGovern (Boxer)
Terry Norris (Boxer)
Terry Phelps (Tennis)
Terry Erwin (Sport)
Terry Owens (Sport)
Terry Swanson (Sport)
Terry Riley ()

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Terry - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Terry?
The meaning of the name Terry is A diminutive form of Theresa or Terence, meaning "harvester" or "fertile.".
What is the origin of the name Terry?
The origin of the name Terry is English .
Is Terry a girl or boy name?
The name Terry is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 97.05% of babies called Terry were boys, 2.95% of babies called Terry were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Terry?
According to statistics, Terry is ranked 975th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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