Bess

Pronunciation: [ b-EHS ]

Girl Name #39,041 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bess is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHS.

Parents who love the name Bess often also consider Bertha, Bessie, Belle .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #39,041
Total SSA Count: 6

Also a Boy Name

Bess is also used as a boy name, ranked #29992.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bess

Is Bess a boy or girl name?

Bess is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #39041. As a boy name, it is ranked #29992. Bess is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Bess?

Bess is pronounced b-EHS.

How popular is the name Bess?

Bess is currently ranked #39041 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Is Bess a common or rare name?

Bess is an uncommon name, ranked #39041 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bess

Bess is a girl name .

Is Bess a boy or girl name? Bess is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #39,041 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #29,992. Bess is more commonly used as a boy name.

Bess is currently ranked #39,041 in popularity for girl names in the United States.