Tess Meaning

What does Tess mean?

The name Tess is of Greek and English origin.

The meaning of Tess is "harvester, reaper".

Tess is generally used as a girl's name.

It consists of 4 letters and 1 syllable and is pronounced Tess.

The Given Name Tess

Tess is a diminutive of Tessa. See Tessa for further details.

Tess is good for parents who want a name that is sweet and unique.

Attractive yet daring, the name is a great blend of character and flair.

A name that will flow off your tongue.

Tess falls into the season name category.

Some famous bearers of this name include: Tess Durbeyfield.

Tess Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 1,291 in baby name popularity for girls with 176 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 1,196 in baby name popularity for girls with 203 occurrences. Less than 5 boys were given the name.

View the Tess Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Tess has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Tess to other names.

Tess Related Names

Tess is a diminutive of Tessa.

Famous Tesss

Tess Durbeyfield ~ Tess of the D'Urbervilles character

Tess Numerology

Want to know how your name choice may effect your child?

Then take a look at the Numerological Report For Tess.

It may give you some insight about your new baby.

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Tess Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Tess in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Tess.

Just for fun, see the name Tess in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Tess in Nautical Flags page.