Elisa vs Tessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisa

Girl #434 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#434
Total SSA Count
712
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lisa, Eli, Ellie

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Tessa

Girl #303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

English Dutch Scandinavian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#303
Total SSA Count
1,034
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tess, Tessie, Tessi

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Popularity Comparison

Elisa Rank #434
Tessa Rank #303

Tessa is more popular, ranked #303 vs #434 for Elisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisa ___

  • Elisa Marie
  • Elisa Grace
  • Elisa Sofia
  • Elisa Rose
  • Elisa Valentina
  • Elisa Lucia

Tessa ___

  • Tessa Marie
  • Tessa Grace
  • Tessa Rose
  • Tessa Elaine
  • Tessa Louise
  • Tessa Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisa

Isabella Valentina Sofia Marco Luca

If you choose Tessa

Finn Luca Clara Nora Milo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisa or Tessa more popular?

Tessa is more popular, ranked #303 compared to Elisa at #434 in the United States.

What do Elisa and Tessa mean?

Elisa means "pledged to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elisa and Tessa boy or girl names?

Elisa is primarily a girl name. Tessa is primarily a girl name.

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