Tenoch

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Tenoch Pronunciation

Tenoch is pronounced teh-NOHCH /tɛˈnoʊtʃ/Medium

Meaning: From the Nahuatl (Aztec), 'prickly-pear/cactus fruit on a stone' (tetl, 'stone', + nochtli, 'prickly pear')Low

In 30 seconds: Prickly-pear fruit on a stone: Tenoch is Nahuatl. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'teh-NOHCH').

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Origin LowNahuatl

MeaningFrom the Nahuatl (Aztec), 'prickly-pear/cactus fruit on a stone' (tetl, 'stone', + nochtli, 'prickly pear')

U.S. rank (2024)#7664 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 263

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Tenoch comes from the Nahuatl (Aztec), 'prickly-pear/cactus fruit on a stone' (tetl, 'stone', + nochtli, 'prickly pear'; the legendary founder for whom Tenochtitlan is named). A crisp, classic name (said 'teh-NOHCH').

In the U.S. it appears in Mexican families. Rare, prickly-pear-on-a-stone at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Tenoch means 'prickly-pear/cactus fruit on a stone' in Nahuatl (tetl, 'stone', + nochtli, 'prickly pear') — the legendary founder of Tenochtitlan — crisp and classic (said 'teh-NOHCH').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Tenoch — Nahuatl etymology

Variations

TenochtliTenok

Themes & Styles

Mexican Nahuatl

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Tenoch?

Tenoch is pronounced teh-NOHCH (/tɛˈnoʊtʃ/). Press play above to hear Tenoch said aloud.

How do you say Tenoch?

Tenoch is said teh-NOHCH (/tɛˈnoʊtʃ/). Press play above to hear Tenoch said aloud.

What does the name Tenoch mean?

Tenoch is Nahuatl for 'prickly-pear/cactus fruit on a stone' (the founder of Tenochtitlan).

Is Tenoch a boy or girl name?

Tenoch is a boy's name.

How popular is Tenoch?

Tenoch is a rare name in the U.S.