Essex
Pronunciation: [ EHS-ihks ]
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
Meaning & Origin
Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,861
- Total SSA Count
- 8
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
Also a Boy Name
Essex is also used as a boy name, ranked #5603.
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About the Name Essex
Essex is a girl name .
Is Essex a boy or girl name? Essex is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #13,861 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #5,603. Essex is more commonly used as a boy name.
Essex is currently ranked #13,861 in popularity for girl 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.
Alternative spellings of Essex include Essence . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.