Name:
Essex
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
English
Meaning:
Essex is an Anglo-Saxon name and a regional surname. A regional surname is the surname given to people who come from a particular locality. In this case, it refers to people from Essex, which in Old English means 'East Saxons', from the words 'east', meaning 'east' and 'Seaxe', meaning 'Saxons'.
Pronunciation:
EHS-əks
The Five Elements:
Earth
Famous Essex:
Essex Johnson : football player