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Teancum

♂ Boy

Pronounced tee-AN-kum /tiˈæn.kəm/Medium

Meaning: A scriptural name from the Book of Mormon, borne by a courageous military captain who defended his people; used reverently in Latter-day Saint families. The etymology is not documented, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A scriptural name: Teancum is a Book of Mormon hero (said 'tee-AN-kum'). Distinctive and rare.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA scriptural name from the Book of Mormon, borne by a courageous military captain who defended his people; used reverently in Latter-day Saint families. The etymology is not documented, which we note.
U.S. rank (2022)#12149 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2004
Total births (all-time)≈ 224

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200419962022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Teancum is a scriptural name from the Book of Mormon, borne by a valiant military captain who defended his people. Cherished in Latter-day Saint families, it reads distinctive and strong; its etymology is not documented, which we note — rare in the U.S. (said 'tee-AN-kum').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Latter-day Saint families. Rare, scriptural, and distinctive.

Did you know? Teancum is a scriptural name from the Book of Mormon — a courageous military captain — used reverently in Latter-day Saint families; its etymology is not documented, which we note (said 'tee-AN-kum').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Teancum — Book of Mormon military hero; etymology undocumented

Variations

TeancomTeankumTiancum

Nicknames

TeaCum

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teancum mean?

Teancum is a scriptural name from the Book of Mormon, borne by a military captain; its etymology is not documented, which we note.

How do you pronounce Teancum?

It's said tee-AN-kum /tiˈæn.kəm/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Teancum a boy or girl name?

Teancum is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Teancum?

Teancum is a very rare name in the U.S.

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