Esquire vs York

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esquire

Boy #12,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shield bearer, attendant to a knight"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #12,323 Most Popular

8 High Risk

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Esquire Rank #12,434

York Rank #12,323

York is more popular, ranked #12323 vs #12434 for Esquire.

Is Esquire or York more popular?

York is more popular, ranked #12323 compared to Esquire at #12434 in the United States.

What do Esquire and York mean?

Esquire means "shield bearer, attendant to a knight" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Esquire and York boy or girl names?

Esquire is primarily a boy name. York is primarily a boy name.