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Jacinto vs Essie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacinto

Boy #2,831 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hyacinth flower"

Origin: Greek via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,831
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,714
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jacinto Rank #2,831
Essie Rank #2,714

Essie is more popular, ranked #2714 vs #2831 for Jacinto.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacinto or Essie more popular?

Essie is more popular, ranked #2714 compared to Jacinto at #2831 in the United States.

What do Jacinto and Essie mean?

Jacinto means "hyacinth flower" (Greek via Spanish origin). Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Jacinto and Essie boy or girl names?

Jacinto is primarily a boy name. Essie is primarily a girl name.

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