Esmay vs Maribeth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmay

Girl #6,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Esteemed, beloved"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Dutch French Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,334
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Mae, Essie

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Maribeth

Girl #6,331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, drop of the sea (Mary) + house of God (Beth)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,331
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Beth, MB

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Popularity Comparison

Esmay Rank #6,334
Maribeth Rank #6,331

Maribeth is more popular, ranked #6331 vs #6334 for Esmay.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmay ___

  • Esmay Rose
  • Esmay Claire
  • Esmay Violet
  • Esmay June
  • Esmay Pearl
  • Esmay Celeste

Maribeth ___

  • Maribeth Ann
  • Maribeth Lynn
  • Maribeth Grace
  • Maribeth Louise
  • Maribeth Jean
  • Maribeth Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esmay

Isadora Clementine Rafferty Sylvie Arlo

If you choose Maribeth

Carolyn Peggy Patricia Donna Sandra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmay or Maribeth more popular?

Maribeth is more popular, ranked #6331 compared to Esmay at #6334 in the United States.

What do Esmay and Maribeth mean?

Esmay means "Esteemed, beloved" (Old French origin). Maribeth means "beloved, drop of the sea (Mary) + house of God (Beth)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esmay and Maribeth boy or girl names?

Esmay is primarily a girl name. Maribeth is primarily a girl name.

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