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Fess

fes /fɛs/

At a glance

In short
Fess is a male name of English origin, pronounced as "fes" (/fɛs/). It has a unique and distinctive sound, adding to its charm.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1919 (#4,168)
Babies in 1919
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
1919 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Fess

Fess is a male name with English origins. The name has a unique and distinctive sound, which adds to its charm. Although not very common, Fess has been used as a given name for boys in the United States since at least 1919. In that year, it ranked 4168th in terms of popularity, with five occurrences reported. Fessy is a variation of the name that can also be considered. Overall, Fess carries an air of individuality and strength, making it an appealing choice for parents looking for something uncommon yet meaningful for their little boy.

How to pronounce Fess

English

Popularity of Fess in the U.S.

Fess appears in the records for the U.S. only in 1919, ranked #4,168 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Fess in the U.S. in 1919, ranked #4,168 among boy names.
  • Boys named Fess (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 1919. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1919 1 row
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
191954,168new

Notable people named Fess

  • Fess Parker was an American actor best known for playing Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone on television.