Ousmane vs Essa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ousmane

Boy #3,051 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"form of Uthman, companion of the Prophet"

Origin: Arabic

West African Muslim Senegalese Malian

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Boy #3,161 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew/Aramaic

Muslim Arabic South Asian

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Ousmane Rank #3,051

Essa Rank #3,161

Ousmane is more popular, ranked #3051 vs #3161 for Essa.

Is Ousmane or Essa more popular?

Ousmane is more popular, ranked #3051 compared to Essa at #3161 in the United States.

What do Ousmane and Essa mean?

Ousmane means "form of Uthman, companion of the Prophet" (Arabic origin). Essa means "God is salvation" (Hebrew/Aramaic origin).

Are Ousmane and Essa boy or girl names?

Ousmane is primarily a boy name. Essa is primarily a boy name.