Esme vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esme

Girl #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, esteemed"

Origin: French

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Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

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Esme Rank #344

Elsie Rank #155

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #344 for Esme.

Is Esme or Elsie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Esme at #344 in the United States.

What do Esme and Elsie mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Esme and Elsie boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Elsie is primarily a girl name.