Esmee vs Rhys

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Esmee Rank #3,736
Rhys Rank #354

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 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

Rhys ___

  • Rhys Owen
  • Rhys Liam
  • Rhys David
  • Rhys Morgan
  • Rhys Evan
  • Rhys Gareth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esmee

Ottoline Cordelia Blythe Caspian Rafferty

If you choose Rhys

Seren Nia Cai Carys Bryn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmee or Rhys more popular?

Rhys is more popular, ranked #354 compared to Esmee at #3736 in the United States.

What do Esmee and Rhys mean?

Esmee means "esteemed, valued" (Old French from Latin origin). Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Esmee and Rhys boy or girl names?

Esmee is primarily a girl name. Rhys is primarily a boy name.

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