Esmeralda vs Isabel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isabel

Girl #167 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"devoted to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#167
Total SSA Count
1,820
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Iz, Izzy, Belle

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esmeralda Rank #350
Isabel Rank #167

Isabel is more popular, ranked #167 vs #350 for Esmeralda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmeralda ___

  • Esmeralda Rose
  • Esmeralda Maria
  • Esmeralda Grace
  • Esmeralda Sofia
  • Esmeralda Elena
  • Esmeralda Lucia

Isabel ___

  • Isabel Grace
  • Isabel Rose
  • Isabel Marie
  • Isabel Claire
  • Isabel Sophia
  • Isabel Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esmeralda

Diego Miguel Isabella Rafael Catalina

If you choose Isabel

Olivia Charlotte Sebastian Mateo Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmeralda or Isabel more popular?

Isabel is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Esmeralda at #350 in the United States.

What do Esmeralda and Isabel mean?

Esmeralda means "emerald (gemstone)" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Isabel means "devoted to God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Esmeralda and Isabel boy or girl names?

Esmeralda is primarily a girl name. Isabel is primarily a girl name.

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