Essie vs Desi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

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Girl #3,974 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desired, longed for"

Origin: French via Latin

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Essie Rank #2,714

Desi Rank #3,974

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

Is Essie or Desi more popular?

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

What do Essie and Desi mean?

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

Are Essie and Desi boy or girl names?

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