Aubree vs Esme

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Aubree Rank #408
Esme Rank #344

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 vs #408 for Aubree.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aubree ___

  • Aubree Grace
  • Aubree Rose
  • Aubree Faith
  • Aubree Nicole
  • Aubree Lynn
  • Aubree Mae

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 Aubree

Avery Emery Haley Mason Brayden

If you choose Esme

Soren Jasper Ottilie Wren Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aubree or Esme more popular?

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Aubree at #408 in the United States.

What do Aubree and Esme mean?

Aubree means "elf ruler" (Germanic origin). Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin).

Are Aubree and Esme boy or girl names?

Aubree is primarily a girl name. Esme is primarily a girl name.

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