US Popularity Rank: 2152

Origin: German

Meaning: Ruler of the people; Harvest; Of Terence

Gender-neutral names are a powerful thing, and this one is no exception. Literally meaning "ruler of the people" from the Norman French Thierry and Gothic Theodoric, English Terry exudes strength. With their name rooted in leadership, Terry might even find themselves taking on a guiding role in life. While Terry is commonly used as a given name today, it’s considered a diminutive of the Latin Terence, whose meaning is unknown, and the Greek Theresa, meaning “harvest.” The name was a popular choice around the 1950s, and there’s no time like the present to start the trend again.