US Popularity:16094
Origin:Aztec
Other Origin(s):Mexican, Native American
Meaning:"Stone prickly-pear cactus fruit; A priest and chief"
"Tenoch is a masculine Mexican name of Aztec Nahuatl origin. As a respelling of Tenochti, Tenochca, and Tenochi, this lyrical name has the sweet meaning of ""stone prickly-pear cactus fruit."" Tenoch can also mean ""priest and chief,"" giving the name an air of leadership and faithfulness. The most notable namesake in history is Tenochti or Tenochca, a legendary leader whose name inspired Tenochtitlán, a city founded by the Aztecs in Lake Texcoco. This ancient site became the capital of the Aztec Empire and is located where Mexico City is today. Tenoch has a timelessness to it that will live on forever and offers a special way to honor baby's ancestry."

How Popular Is The Name Tenoch?

U.S. Births

Overall:Tenoch is currently #16094 in U.S. births
Boy:Tenoch is currently #7664 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#7664
in 2024
- 2962
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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