Essex

Pronunciation: [ EHS-ihks ]

Boy Name #5,603 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Essex is a boy name, recorded for 17 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHS-ihks.

Parents who love the name Essex often also consider Esther, Estella, Estelle .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,603
Total SSA Count: 17

Nicknames

Ess Esy Essie

Also a Girl Name

Essex is also used as a girl name, ranked #13861.

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Similar Names

Esther Estella Estelle Essie Esta Estell Estie Esau

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essex

Is Essex a boy or girl name?

Essex is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5603. As a girl name, it is ranked #13861. Essex is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Essex?

Essex is pronounced EHS-ihks.

How popular is the name Essex?

Essex is currently ranked #5603 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Essex?

Common nicknames for Essex include Ess, Esy, and Essie.

Is Essex a common or rare name?

Essex is an uncommon name, ranked #5603 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Essex

Essex is a boy name .

Is Essex a boy or girl name? Essex is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,603 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #13,861. Essex is more commonly used as a boy name.

Essex is currently ranked #5,603 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Essex include Ess, Esy, and Essie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.