Press vs Tennison

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Press

Boy #13,482 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"One who operates a press; press forward with urgency"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,482
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Pressy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Press Rank #13,482
Tennison Rank #13,526

Press is more popular, ranked #13482 vs #13526 for Tennison.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Press ___

  • Press James
  • Press William
  • Press Edward
  • Press Michael
  • Press Thomas

Tennison ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Press or Tennison more popular?

Press is more popular, ranked #13482 compared to Tennison at #13526 in the United States.

What do Press and Tennison mean?

Press means "One who operates a press; press forward with urgency" (Old French origin).

Are Press and Tennison boy or girl names?

Press is primarily a boy name. Tennison is primarily a boy name.

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