Desi vs Essie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Desi

Girl #3,974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, longed for"

Origin: French via Latin

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Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

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Desi Rank #3,974

Essie Rank #2,714

Essie is more popular, ranked #2714 vs #3974 for Desi.

Is Desi or Essie more popular?

Essie is more popular, ranked #2714 compared to Desi at #3974 in the United States.

What do Desi and Essie mean?

Desi means "desired, longed for" (French via Latin origin). Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Desi and Essie boy or girl names?

Desi is primarily a girl name. Essie is primarily a girl name.