Fess

Pronunciation: [ f-EHS ]

Fess is a boy baby name. Ranked #38,103 in the US.

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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Fess is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced f-EHS.

Parents who love the name Fess often also consider Dayle, Americus, Frazer .

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Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#38,103
Total SSA Count
5

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Dayle Boy

Old English origin

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Scottish origin

"of the forest people"

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Cresencio Boy

Latin Crescentius origin

"one who grows in virtue"

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Fair Boy

Old Norse fagr origin

"light-haired, pale-complexioned"

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Tod Boy

Old English/Scottish dialect origin

"fox"

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fess

Is Fess a boy or girl name?
Fess is primarily used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Fess?
Fess is pronounced f-EHS.
How popular is the name Fess?
Fess is currently ranked #38103 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Fess a common or rare name?
Fess is an uncommon name, ranked #38103 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What boy names are similar to Fess?
Fess pairs well with Dayle, Americus, Frazer, Cresencio in style and sound.

About the Name Fess

Fess is a boy name .

Fess is currently ranked #38,103 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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