Kiersten vs Essie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kiersten

Boy #36,869 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek via Latin and Scandinavian

Scandinavian Norwegian Danish American

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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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Kiersten Rank #36,869

Essie Rank #37,477

Kiersten is more popular, ranked #36869 vs #37477 for Essie.

Is Kiersten or Essie more popular?

Kiersten is more popular, ranked #36869 compared to Essie at #37477 in the United States.

What do Kiersten and Essie mean?

Kiersten means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek via Latin and Scandinavian origin). Essie means "star" (Hebrew/Persian via Esther origin).

Are Kiersten and Essie boy or girl names?

Kiersten is primarily a boy name. Essie is primarily a boy name.