Siobhan vs Tess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Siobhan

Girl #1,931 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
103
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv, Von, Vonnie

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Siobhan Rank #1,931
Tess Rank #1,774

Tess is more popular, ranked #1774 vs #1931 for Siobhan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Siobhan ___

  • Siobhan Rose
  • Siobhan Mary
  • Siobhan Grace
  • Siobhan Fiona
  • Siobhan Claire
  • Siobhan Brigid

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 Siobhan

Aoife Niamh Cormac Declan Saoirse

If you choose Tess

Nora Alice Cecily Arthur Edmund

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Siobhan or Tess more popular?

Tess is more popular, ranked #1774 compared to Siobhan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Siobhan and Tess mean?

Siobhan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Siobhan and Tess boy or girl names?

Siobhan is primarily a girl name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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