Essex Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Essex Name at a Glance

Name	Essex
Meaning	'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' and 'King John' Earl of Pembroke.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Essex Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Essex means “'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' and 'King John' Earl of Pembroke”. 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.

Essex Name Origin

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

Is Essex a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Essex

When considering Essex 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.