Esmee vs Maeven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmee

Girl #3,736 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"esteemed, valued"

Origin: Old French from Latin

Cultural Roots

French English Scottish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,736
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ez, Essie, Mae

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Maeven

Girl #3,629 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who understands, expert"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,629
Total SSA Count
43
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, Mav

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Popularity Comparison

Esmee Rank #3,736
Maeven Rank #3,629

Maeven is more popular, ranked #3629 vs #3736 for Esmee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmee ___

  • Esmee Rose
  • Esmee Louise
  • Esmee Claire
  • Esmee Wren
  • Esmee Pearl
  • Esmee Violet

Maeven ___

  • Maeven Rose
  • Maeven Elise
  • Maeven Claire
  • Maeven Quinn
  • Maeven Jade
  • Maeven Skye

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Esmee

Ottoline Cordelia Blythe Caspian Rafferty

If you choose Maeven

Maeve Raven Hazel Wren Flynn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmee or Maeven more popular?

Maeven is more popular, ranked #3629 compared to Esmee at #3736 in the United States.

What do Esmee and Maeven mean?

Esmee means "esteemed, valued" (Old French from Latin origin). Maeven means "one who understands, expert" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esmee and Maeven boy or girl names?

Esmee is primarily a girl name. Maeven is primarily a girl name.

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