Essien Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Essien Name at a Glance

Name	Essien
Meaning	Name given to the sixth-born.
Origin	African
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Essien Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Essien means “Name given to the sixth-born”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Essien Name Origin

Our database records Essien under African origin. Browse more African baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Essien a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Essien is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Essien

When considering Essien for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.