Press
Meaning
"One who operates a press; press forward with urgency"
Origin: Old French
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #13,482
- Total SSA Count
- 7
- Syllables
- 1
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Pressy
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"One who operates a press; press forward with urgency"
Origin: Old French
"alive, lively"
Origin: Latin (vivianus)
Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 vs #13482 for Press.
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Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 compared to Press at #13482 in the United States.
Press means "One who operates a press; press forward with urgency" (Old French origin). Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin).
Press is primarily a boy name. Vivian is primarily a girl name.