Texas
TEK-suhs
Popularity
#17399
Letters
5
Syllables
2
Origin
Native American
Total Births
712
Peak Year
#25 in 2024
First Recorded
1880
Style
Earthy & Bohemian, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Named after the U.S. state of Texas, derived from the Caddo word 'tejas' meaning 'friends' or 'allies'.
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