Esme vs Elva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esme

Girl #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, esteemed"

Origin: French

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Girl #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"elf, magical being"

Origin: Old Norse

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Esme Rank #344

Elva Rank #3,690

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 vs #3690 for Elva.

Is Esme or Elva more popular?

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Elva at #3690 in the United States.

What do Esme and Elva mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Elva means "elf, magical being" (Old Norse origin).

Are Esme and Elva boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Elva is primarily a girl name.