Tertius
Pronunciation: [ t-ERT-ee-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Tertius first appeared in US Social Security records in 1987.
Over 6 babies have been named Tertius in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Tertius is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,805 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,805
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Tertius
Tertius is a boy name .
Tertius is currently ranked #21,805 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Tertius include Ter, Tert, Terty, Tertie, Ius, Iusy, Iusie, Tey, Teie, and Terkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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