Tenoch
teh-nok
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
Sources
Behind the Name, Tenoch, June 2023
Nahuatl Dictionary, Tenoch.
Britannica, The rise of the Aztecs, in Mexico in History, March 2025
Britannica, Tenochtitlán, ancient city, Mexico, February 2025
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