Lu vs Essie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lu

Boy #37,890 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"land, road, prosperity"

Origin: Chinese

Chinese Vietnamese American Latin 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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Lu Rank #37,890

Essie Rank #37,477

Essie is more popular, ranked #37477 vs #37890 for Lu.

Is Lu or Essie more popular?

Essie is more popular, ranked #37477 compared to Lu at #37890 in the United States.

What do Lu and Essie mean?

Lu means "land, road, prosperity" (Chinese origin). Essie means "star" (Hebrew/Persian via Esther origin).

Are Lu and Essie boy or girl names?

Lu is primarily a boy name. Essie is primarily a boy name.