Karlee 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

Karlee Rank #1,701
Tess Rank #1,774

Karlee is more popular, ranked #1701 vs #1774 for Tess.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karlee ___

  • Karlee Anne
  • Karlee Grace
  • Karlee Mae
  • Karlee Elizabeth
  • Karlee Jo
  • Karlee Faith

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 Karlee

Hadley Brayden Avery Rylee Jaxon

If you choose Tess

Nora Alice Cecily Arthur Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karlee or Tess more popular?

Karlee is more popular, ranked #1701 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Karlee and Tess mean?

Karlee means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Karlee and Tess boy or girl names?

Karlee is primarily a girl name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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