Esa vs Hashem

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esa

Boy #2,961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew via Finnish

Cultural Roots

Finnish Arabic Islamic Nordic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,961
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hashem

Boy #3,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Middle Eastern Jordanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,040
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hash, Shem

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Esa Rank #2,961
Hashem Rank #3,040

Esa is more popular, ranked #2961 vs #3040 for Hashem.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esa ___

  • Esa Mikael
  • Esa Johannes
  • Esa Karl
  • Esa Aaron
  • Esa Elijah
  • Esa Pekka

Hashem ___

  • Hashem Ali
  • Hashem Omar
  • Hashem Muhammad
  • Hashem Khalid
  • Hashem Abdullah
  • Hashem Nasser

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esa

Elias Lauri Mika Aino Tuulia

If you choose Hashem

Fatima Khadijah Ibrahim Ali Zainab

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esa or Hashem more popular?

Esa is more popular, ranked #2961 compared to Hashem at #3040 in the United States.

What do Esa and Hashem mean?

Esa means "God is salvation" (Hebrew via Finnish origin). Hashem means "one who crushes bread, bread-breaker (symbol of generosity)" (Arabic origin).

Are Esa and Hashem boy or girl names?

Esa is primarily a boy name. Hashem is primarily a boy name.

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