Americus vs Essie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Americus

Boy #37,943 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"home ruler, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic via Latin

American Latin Italian Germanic Hungarian

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Boy #37,477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian via Esther

American British Gender-neutral

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Americus Rank #37,943

Essie Rank #37,477

Essie is more popular, ranked #37477 vs #37943 for Americus.

Is Americus or Essie more popular?

Essie is more popular, ranked #37477 compared to Americus at #37943 in the United States.

What do Americus and Essie mean?

Americus means "home ruler, powerful ruler" (Germanic via Latin origin). Essie means "star" (Hebrew/Persian via Esther origin).

Are Americus and Essie boy or girl names?

Americus is primarily a boy name. Essie is primarily a boy name.