Tevis
Pronunciation: [ t-EHV-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tevis first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 484 babies have been named Tevis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tevis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #16,476 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,476
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Tevis is also used as a girl name, ranked #69663.
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Latin origin
"source, wellspring"
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Swahili origin
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About the Name Tevis
Tevis is a boy name .
Is Tevis a boy or girl name? Tevis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #16,476 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #69,663. Tevis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Tevis is currently ranked #16,476 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tevis include Tev, Tey, Teie, and Tevkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Tevis include Tevin, Tevita . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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