Esme vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esme

Girl #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, esteemed"

Origin: French

English French Scottish Persian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Esme Rank #344

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #344 for Esme.

Is Esme or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Esme at #344 in the United States.

What do Esme and Richard mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Esme and Richard boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.