Essex - name meaning and origin

The boy's name Essex \e(s)-sex\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "eastern". Place name: a county in England that gave its name to many towns in America. There was a kingdom of Essex in Anglo-Saxon England.

Similar baby names are Elex, Eskel and Estes.

Essex is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Essex. Compare Essex with related baby names.