Brooke vs Esme

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brooke

Girl #308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"One who lives near a brook"

Cultural Roots

American English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#308
Total SSA Count
999
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Brookie

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Brooke Rank #308
Esme Rank #344

Brooke is more popular, ranked #308 vs #344 for Esme.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brooke ___

  • Brooke Lynn
  • Brooke Elizabeth
  • Brooke Anne
  • Brooke Nicole
  • Brooke Marie

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 Brooke

Blake Chase Riley Taylor Morgan

If you choose Esme

Soren Jasper Ottilie Wren Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brooke or Esme more popular?

Brooke is more popular, ranked #308 compared to Esme at #344 in the United States.

What do Brooke and Esme mean?

Brooke means "One who lives near a brook". Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin).

Are Brooke and Esme boy or girl names?

Brooke is primarily a girl name. Esme is primarily a girl name.

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