Tessa
Pronunciation: [ t-EHS-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tessa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1984.
Over 13 babies have been named Tessa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tessa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,261 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,261
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Tessa is also used as a girl name, ranked #303.
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"to move quickly; to hurry with purpose"
#12,280 in US
Hebrew place name origin
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#12,285 in US
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"shield bearer, attendant to a knight"
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Old English origin
"clay settlement, clay farm"
#12,263 in US
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#12,336 in US
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About the Name Tessa
Tessa is a boy name .
Is Tessa a boy or girl name? Tessa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,261 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #303. Tessa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Tessa is currently ranked #12,261 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tessa include Tes, Tey, Teie, and Teskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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