Sara vs Esme

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, esteemed"

Origin: French

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Sara Rank #187

Esme Rank #344

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #344 for Esme.

Is Sara or Esme more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Esme at #344 in the United States.

What do Sara and Esme mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin).

Are Sara and Esme boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Esme is primarily a girl name.