Esme vs Shahbaz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shahbaz

Boy #36,363 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal falcon"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Pakistani Indian Iranian Afghan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,363
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shah, Baz

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Esme Rank #344
Shahbaz Rank #36,363

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 vs #36363 for Shahbaz.

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

Shahbaz ___

  • Shahbaz Ali
  • Shahbaz Hassan
  • Shahbaz Ahmed
  • Shahbaz Khan
  • Shahbaz Raza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esme

Soren Jasper Ottilie Wren Felix

If you choose Shahbaz

Shahzad Zafar Raza Noor Laila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esme or Shahbaz more popular?

Esme is more popular, ranked #344 compared to Shahbaz at #36363 in the United States.

What do Esme and Shahbaz mean?

Esme means "beloved, esteemed" (French origin). Shahbaz means "royal falcon" (Persian origin).

Are Esme and Shahbaz boy or girl names?

Esme is primarily a girl name. Shahbaz is primarily a boy name.

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