Essence
Pronunciation: [ EHS-uhns ]
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Popularity Over Time
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #18,877
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Nicknames
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About the Name Essence
Essence is a boy name .
Is Essence a boy or girl name? Essence is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #18,877 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,086. Essence is more commonly used as a girl name.
Essence is currently ranked #18,877 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Essence include Ess, Esy, Essie, and Esseie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.