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Essex

Pronunciation: [ EHS-ihks ]

Girl Name #13,861 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Essex is a girl name, recorded for 8 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
Girl
Popularity Rank
#13,861
Total SSA Count
8

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ess Esy Essie

Also a Boy Name

Essex is also used as a boy name, ranked #5603.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essex

Is Essex a boy or girl name?
Essex is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #13861. As a boy name, it is ranked #5603. 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 #13861 in popularity for girl 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 #13861 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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.

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