Essence vs Mergen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essence

Girl #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"quintessence, the truest form of something"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,086
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Essie, Ess

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Mergen

Boy #18,709 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wise, skilled marksman"

Origin: Mongolian

Cultural Roots

Mongolian Kazakh Kyrgyz Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,709
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mer, Merg, Mergy

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Popularity Comparison

Essence Rank #1,086
Mergen Rank #18,709

Essence is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #18709 for Mergen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Essence ___

  • Essence Marie
  • Essence Rose
  • Essence Joy
  • Essence Grace
  • Essence Faith
  • Essence Pearl

Mergen ___

  • Mergen Bat
  • Mergen Gal
  • Mergen Khan
  • Mergen Sain
  • Mergen Bold

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Essence or Mergen more popular?

Essence is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Mergen at #18709 in the United States.

What do Essence and Mergen mean?

Essence means "quintessence, the truest form of something" (Latin origin). Mergen means "wise, skilled marksman" (Mongolian origin).

Are Essence and Mergen boy or girl names?

Essence is primarily a girl name. Mergen is primarily a boy name.

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