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Pressure

♂ Boy

Pronounced PRESH-ur /ˈprɛʃ.ər/High

Meaning: The English word pressure, from Latin pressura ('a pressing'). As a name it is a bold modern word-name: families who choose it usually mean it in the sense of pressure making diamonds — strength under strain. The word also carries plainly negative senses, and we note that honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A bold word-name: Pressure is force and strain — usually chosen for the sense that pressure makes diamonds (said 'PRESH-ur').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningThe English word pressure, from Latin pressura ('a pressing'). As a name it is a bold modern word-name: families who choose it usually mean it in the sense of pressure making diamonds — strength under strain. The word also carries plainly negative senses, and we note that honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#13700
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Pressure is an English word-name from Latin pressura, 'a pressing.' It belongs to the bold strand of modern American naming that also gives us Legend and Messiah. Families who choose it typically mean it aspirationally — pressure makes diamonds — while the plain word also carries senses of burden and stress. We state both, without dressing either up (said 'PRESH-ur').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, bold, and modern.

Did you know? Pressure comes from Latin pressura, 'a pressing.' As a name it is nearly always meant in the diamond sense — strength forged under strain. It is worth knowing that the everyday word also means burden and stress, which we note honestly.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Pressure — English word-name; Latin pressura

Variations

Presha

Nicknames

PressPresh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Pressure mean?

Pressure is the English word for force applied or strain endured, from Latin pressura. As a name it is usually meant in the sense that pressure makes diamonds; the everyday word also means burden, which we note.

How do you pronounce Pressure?

It's said PRESH-ur /ˈprɛʃ.ər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Pressure a boy or girl name?

Pressure is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Pressure?

Pressure is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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