Tenor
Pronunciation: [ t-EHN-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tenor first appeared in US Social Security records in 2010.
Over 33 babies have been named Tenor in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tenor is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #10,346 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #10,346
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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About the Name Tenor
Tenor is a boy name .
Tenor is currently ranked #10,346 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tenor include Ten, Tey, Teie, and Tenkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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