Esmee vs Twila

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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Twila

Girl #3,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"twilight, between day and night"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,889
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Twi, Twily

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esmee Rank #3,736
Twila Rank #3,889

Esmee is more popular, ranked #3736 vs #3889 for Twila.

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

Twila ___

  • Twila Rose
  • Twila Grace
  • Twila Mae
  • Twila Jean
  • Twila Ann
  • Twila Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esmee

Ottoline Cordelia Blythe Caspian Rafferty

If you choose Twila

Pearl Ruby Cora Flora Silas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmee or Twila more popular?

Esmee is more popular, ranked #3736 compared to Twila at #3889 in the United States.

What do Esmee and Twila mean?

Esmee means "esteemed, valued" (Old French from Latin origin). Twila means "twilight, between day and night" (English origin).

Are Esmee and Twila boy or girl names?

Esmee is primarily a girl name. Twila is primarily a girl name.

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