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Faith vs Tess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Tess

Girl #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

Cultural Roots

English Irish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,774
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Faith Rank #249
Tess Rank #1,774

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 vs #1774 for Tess.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Faith or Tess more popular?

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Faith and Tess mean?

Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Faith and Tess boy or girl names?

Faith is primarily a girl name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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