Tessa

Pronunciation: [ t-EHS-uh ]

Boy Name #12,261 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Tessa is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced t-EHS-uh.

Parents who love the name Tessa often also consider Teresa, Tennie, Tena .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,261
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Tes Tey Tesie

Also a Girl Name

Tessa is also used as a girl name, ranked #303.

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Similar Names

Teresa Tennie Tena Tessie Tella Tempie Tennessee Teressa

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tessa

Is Tessa a boy or girl name?

Tessa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12261. As a girl name, it is ranked #303. Tessa is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Tessa?

Tessa is pronounced t-EHS-uh.

How popular is the name Tessa?

Tessa is currently ranked #12261 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Tessa?

Common nicknames for Tessa include Tes, Tey, and Tesie.

Is Tessa a common or rare name?

Tessa is an uncommon name, ranked #12261 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Tessa

Tessa is a boy name .

Is Tessa a boy or girl name? Tessa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,261 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #303. Tessa is more commonly used as a girl name.

Tessa is currently ranked #12,261 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Tessa include Tes, Tey, and Tesie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.