Boy Name

Essex

"Derived from the Anglo-Saxon kingdom name meaning 'territory of the East Saxons,' representing historical English nobility."

Ranked #5495 for boys

About the Name Essex

Meaning

Derived from the Anglo-Saxon kingdom name meaning 'territory of the East Saxons,' representing historical English nobility.

Origin

English

Gender

Boy

First Letter

E

Boy Rank

#5495

Essex is a boy name of English origin. The name means "Derived from the Anglo-Saxon kingdom name meaning 'territory of the East Saxons,' representing historical English nobility." and Currently ranked #5495 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other English names.

Popularity Over Time

#40
1950
#13
1960
#34
1970
#8
1980
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1990
#22
2000
#28
2010
#64
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Essex

  • RD Robert Devereux, 3rd Earl of Essex (English noble)

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