Aesop
Pronunciation: [ EES-ahp ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Aesop first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 51 babies have been named Aesop in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Aesop is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,881 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,881
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Aesop
Aesop is a boy name .
Aesop is currently ranked #32,881 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Aesop include Aes, Aey, Aeie, and Aeskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Aesop include Aeson . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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