Esme vs Mariam

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

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Mariam

Girl #492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Armenian Georgian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#492
Total SSA Count
621
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Mia, Riam

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Popularity Comparison

Esme Rank #344
Mariam Rank #492

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 vs #492 for Mariam.

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

Mariam ___

  • Mariam Rose
  • Mariam Grace
  • Mariam Elise
  • Mariam Nour
  • Mariam Leila
  • Mariam Sara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esme

Soren Jasper Ottilie Wren Felix

If you choose Mariam

Yusuf Ibrahim Layla Adam Leilani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esme or Mariam more popular?

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Mariam at #492 in the United States.

What do Esme and Mariam mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esme and Mariam boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Mariam is primarily a girl name.

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