Demeter vs Tenney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Demeter

Boy #32,412 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"earth mother"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Hellenistic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,412
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Dem, Demi

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Demeter Rank #32,412
Tenney Rank #40,441

Demeter is more popular, ranked #32412 vs #40441 for Tenney.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Demeter ___

  • Demeter James
  • Demeter Alexander
  • Demeter Paul
  • Demeter Leo
  • Demeter Cruz
  • Demeter Felix

Tenney ___

  • Tenney Mae
  • Tenney Rose
  • Tenney Ann
  • Tenney Lee
  • Tenney Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Demeter

Persephone Apollo Athena Helios Iris

If you choose Tenney

Blythe Percy Birdie Waverly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Demeter or Tenney more popular?

Demeter is more popular, ranked #32412 compared to Tenney at #40441 in the United States.

What do Demeter and Tenney mean?

Demeter means "earth mother" (Greek origin). Tenney means "tawny orange heraldic color" (Old French origin).

Are Demeter and Tenney boy or girl names?

Demeter is primarily a boy name. Tenney is primarily a girl name.

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