Esme vs Raven

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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Raven

Girl #388 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the raven, large black crow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Norse-inspired Native American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#388
Total SSA Count
813
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Raye, Rae

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Popularity Comparison

Esme Rank #344
Raven Rank #388

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 vs #388 for Raven.

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

Raven ___

  • Raven Grace
  • Raven Skye
  • Raven Belle
  • Raven Marie
  • Raven Elise
  • Raven Brooke

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Esme

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If you choose Raven

Phoenix Sage Ember Luna Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esme or Raven more popular?

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Raven at #388 in the United States.

What do Esme and Raven mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Raven means "the raven, large black crow" (Old English origin).

Are Esme and Raven boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Raven is primarily a girl name.

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