Tei
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Tei first appeared in US Social Security records in 2005.
Over 11 babies have been named Tei in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tei is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,508 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #23,508
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Middle Name Ideas
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"sky, heaven, celestial realm"
#23,708 in US
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"to be strong"
#23,484 in US
Latin origin
"laurel, crown of victory"
#23,386 in US
Old English origin
"linden tree valley"
#23,423 in US
Hebrew origin
"supplanter, one who grasps the heel"
#23,545 in US
English place name origin
"from the settlement at the ford"
#23,417 in US
Latin via English origin
"widely known, celebrated, renowned"
#23,418 in US
Old English origin
"beaver stream"
#23,431 in US
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About the Name Tei
Tei is a boy name .
Tei is currently ranked #23,508 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
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Sources
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