Amelia vs Esme

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amelia

Girl #3 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"work, industriousness"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3
Total SSA Count
12,740
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amy, Millie, Mel

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Esme

Girl #344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, esteemed"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

English French Scottish Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#344
Total SSA Count
901
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Esme Rank #344

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #344 for Esme.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Esme ___

  • Esme Rose
  • Esme Pearl
  • Esme Violet
  • Esme Gray
  • Esme Wren
  • Esme June

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Esme

Soren Jasper Ottilie Wren Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Esme more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Esme at #344 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Esme mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin).

Are Amelia and Esme boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Esme is primarily a girl name.

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