Delphine vs Esmee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmee

Girl #3,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"esteemed, valued"

Origin: Old French from Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Scottish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,736
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Essie, Mae

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Delphine Rank #3,674
Esmee Rank #3,736

Delphine is more popular, ranked #3674 vs #3736 for Esmee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Delphine ___

  • Delphine Rose
  • Delphine Marie
  • Delphine Claire
  • Delphine Louise
  • Delphine Celeste
  • Delphine Noir

Esmee ___

  • Esmee Rose
  • Esmee Louise
  • Esmee Claire
  • Esmee Wren
  • Esmee Pearl
  • Esmee Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Delphine

Sylvie Margot Cécile Théodore Étienne

If you choose Esmee

Ottoline Cordelia Blythe Caspian Rafferty

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delphine or Esmee more popular?

Delphine is more popular, ranked #3674 compared to Esmee at #3736 in the United States.

What do Delphine and Esmee mean?

Delphine means "dolphin" (Greek origin). Esmee means "esteemed, valued" (Old French from Latin origin).

Are Delphine and Esmee boy or girl names?

Delphine is primarily a girl name. Esmee is primarily a girl name.

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