Esme vs Lana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esme Rank #344
Lana Rank #374

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 vs #374 for Lana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esme ___

  • Esme Rose
  • Esme Pearl
  • Esme Violet
  • Esme Gray
  • Esme Wren
  • Esme June

Lana ___

  • Lana Rose
  • Lana Marie
  • Lana Grace
  • Lana Pearl
  • Lana Elizabeth
  • Lana Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esme

Soren Jasper Ottilie Wren Felix

If you choose Lana

Nora Eva Vera Cole Leo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esme or Lana more popular?

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Lana at #374 in the United States.

What do Esme and Lana mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Lana means "light" (Slavic origin).

Are Esme and Lana boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Lana is primarily a girl name.

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