Esmeralda vs Mallory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmeralda

Girl #350 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"emerald (gemstone)"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American French Romanian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#350
Total SSA Count
891
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esme, Esmy, Alda

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Esmeralda Rank #350
Mallory Rank #412

Esmeralda is more popular, ranked #350 vs #412 for Mallory.

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

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Esmeralda

Diego Miguel Isabella Rafael Catalina

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmeralda or Mallory more popular?

Esmeralda is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Esmeralda and Mallory mean?

Esmeralda means "emerald (gemstone)" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Esmeralda and Mallory boy or girl names?

Esmeralda is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.

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