Torrance Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Torrance Name at a Glance

Name	Torrance
Meaning	Variant of Torrence 'From the craggy hills.' Tor is a name for a craggy hilltop and also may refer to a watchtower.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Torrance Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Torrance means “Variant of Torrence 'From the craggy hills.' Tor is a name for a craggy hilltop and also may refer to a watchtower”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Torrance Name Origin

Our database records Torrance under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Torrance a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Torrance is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Torrance

When considering Torrance for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.