Donna vs Tess

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

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Popularity Comparison

Donna Rank #1,937
Tess Rank #1,774

Tess is more popular, ranked #1774 vs #1937 for Donna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donna ___

  • Donna Marie
  • Donna Jean
  • Donna Lynn
  • Donna Lee
  • Donna Jo
  • Donna Kay

Tess ___

  • Tess Anne
  • Tess Elaine
  • Tess Miriam
  • Tess Jo
  • Tess Louise
  • Tess Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Donna

Linda Sandra Barbara Dennis Larry

If you choose Tess

Nora Alice Cecily Arthur Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donna or Tess more popular?

Tess is more popular, ranked #1774 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Donna and Tess mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Donna and Tess boy or girl names?

Donna is primarily a girl name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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