Carmen vs Esdras

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carmen

Girl #416 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"song, poem"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Italian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#416
Total SSA Count
751
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Carm, Cari

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Esdras

Boy #2,011 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"help, helper"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Latin American Ethiopian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,011
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ez, Esdra

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Popularity Comparison

Carmen Rank #416
Esdras Rank #2,011

Carmen is more popular, ranked #416 vs #2011 for Esdras.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carmen ___

  • Carmen Isabella
  • Carmen Sofia
  • Carmen Elise
  • Carmen Rose
  • Carmen Valentina
  • Carmen Lucia

Esdras ___

  • Esdras David
  • Esdras Samuel
  • Esdras Emmanuel
  • Esdras Solomon
  • Esdras Benjamin
  • Esdras Raphael

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Carmen

Isabella Valentina Lucia Diego Mateo

If you choose Esdras

Nehemiah Tobias Hosea Ezra Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carmen or Esdras more popular?

Carmen is more popular, ranked #416 compared to Esdras at #2011 in the United States.

What do Carmen and Esdras mean?

Carmen means "song, poem" (Latin origin). Esdras means "help, helper" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carmen and Esdras boy or girl names?

Carmen is primarily a girl name. Esdras is primarily a boy name.

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