Emmaus vs Essex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmaus

Boy #5,757 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hot springs, warm wells"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Biblical English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,757
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Maus

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Emmaus Rank #5,757
Essex Rank #5,603

Essex is more popular, ranked #5603 vs #5757 for Emmaus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emmaus ___

  • Emmaus James
  • Emmaus John
  • Emmaus Luke
  • Emmaus Paul
  • Emmaus David
  • Emmaus Thomas

Essex ___

  • Essex James
  • Essex William
  • Essex Cole
  • Essex Grant
  • Essex Lane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emmaus

Ezra Elias Miriam Naomi Tobias

If you choose Essex

Berkley Kent Surrey Devon Avalon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emmaus or Essex more popular?

Essex is more popular, ranked #5603 compared to Emmaus at #5757 in the United States.

What do Emmaus and Essex mean?

Emmaus means "hot springs, warm wells" (Hebrew origin). Essex means "land of the East Saxons" (Old English origin).

Are Emmaus and Essex boy or girl names?

Emmaus is primarily a boy name. Essex is primarily a boy name.

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