Terrence Gillis

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Terrence Gillis — Latin
71K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Terrence Gillis is a name that combines Latin origins. The first name Terrence is a masculine given name of Latin origin. Terence is a masculine given name, derived from the Latin name Terentius. The diminutive form is Terry. Spelling variants include Terrence, Terrance, Terance and (in Scotland) Torrance. Notable people with this name Terence (c. 195/185 – c. The surname Gillis: Gillis, also spelled Gilliss, is the surname of: Alan Gillis (1936–2022), Irish politician Ann Gillis (1927–2018), American actress Brad Gillis (born 1957), American musician Christopher Gillis (1951–1993), Canadian dancer and choreographer Clarence Gillis (1895–1960), Canadian politician Don Gillis (composer) (1912–1978), American composer, conductor and teacher Don Gillis (sportscaster) (1922–2008), American radio and television personality Duncan Gillis (1883–1963), Canadian athlete Gregg Gillis (born 1981), American musician known as Girl Talk Hugh Gillis (1918–2013), American politician I. Terrence is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 71K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Terrence reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Terrence

Latin

Terence is a masculine given name, derived from the Latin name Terentius. The diminutive form is Terry. Spelling variants include Terrence, Terrance, Terance and (in Scotland) Torrance. Notable people with this name Terence (c. 195/185 – c.

Surname: Gillis

Irish

Gillis, also spelled Gilliss, is the surname of: Alan Gillis (1936–2022), Irish politician Ann Gillis (1927–2018), American actress Brad Gillis (born 1957), American musician Christopher Gillis (1951–1993), Canadian dancer and choreographer Clarence Gillis (1895–1960), Canadian politician Don Gillis (composer) (1912–1978), American composer, conductor and teacher Don Gillis (sportscaster) (1922–2008), American radio and television personality Duncan Gillis (1883–1963), Canadian athlete Gregg Gillis (born 1981), American musician known as Girl Talk Hugh Gillis (1918–2013), American politician I.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Terrence is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Terrence by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Terrence Gillis:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

6
Soul Urge Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

6
Personality Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Terrence?
The first name Terrence originates from Latin. Terence is a masculine given name, derived from the Latin name Terentius. The diminutive form is Terry. Spelling variants include Terrence, Terrance, Terance and (in Scotland) Torrance. Notable people with this name Terence (c. 195/185 – c.
When was Terrence most popular?
The name Terrence reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Gillis?
The surname Gillis originates from Irish. Gillis, also spelled Gilliss, is the surname of: Alan Gillis (1936–2022), Irish politician Ann Gillis (1927–2018), American actress Brad Gillis (born 1957), American musician Christopher Gillis (1951–1993), Canadian dancer and choreographer Clarence Gillis (1895–1960), Canadian politician Don Gillis (composer) (1912–1978), American composer, conductor and teacher Don Gillis (sportscaster) (1922–2008), American radio and television personality Duncan Gillis (1883–1963), Canadian athlete Gregg Gillis (born 1981), American musician known as Girl Talk Hugh Gillis (1918–2013), American politician I.
What are the origins of the name Terrence Gillis?
The name Terrence Gillis combines two different traditions: the first name Terrence has Latin roots, while the surname Gillis originates from Irish.
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