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Tess vs Faith

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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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Popularity Comparison

Tess Rank #1,774
Faith Rank #249

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tess or Faith more popular?

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

What do Tess and Faith mean?

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

Are Tess and Faith boy or girl names?

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

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