Esme vs Imelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esme

Girl #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, esteemed"

Origin: French

English French Scottish Persian

✓ All Clear

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

✓ All Clear

Esme Rank #344

Imelda Rank #3,675

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Is Esme or Imelda more popular?

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Esme and Imelda mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Esme and Imelda boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Imelda is primarily a girl name.