US Popularity:7002
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Son of Tenney, son of Denis
Tennyson is a boy's name of British origin. As it means "son of Tenney" or “son of Denis,” this cool name is a lovely way to pay homage to a family member. Tenney is a Medieval form of the personal name Denis or Dennis, which stems from the Greek Dionysos. Tennyson also offers inspiration for cute nicknames like Tenny and Sonny. If poetry is your passion, you may recognize this name as the surname of the English poet Alfred, Lord Tennyson. Russell Crowe placed Tennyson in the spotlight when he named his son Tennyson in 2006. Whatever you take from it, Tennyson is a distinctively charming name that is sure to stand out.

Famous People Named Tennyson

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  • Alfred Tennyson
    Poet

How Popular Is The Name Tennyson?

U.S. Births

Overall:Tennyson is currently #7002 in U.S. births
Boy:Tennyson is currently #3872 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#3872
in 2024
+ 1153
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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