Esmia vs Espen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Espen

Boy #3,690 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine bear, god-bear"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Norwegian Scandinavian Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,690
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Espi

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Popularity Comparison

Esmia Rank #18,090
Espen Rank #3,690

Espen is more popular, ranked #3690 vs #18090 for Esmia.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Esmia ___

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Espen ___

  • Espen James
  • Espen William
  • Espen Lee
  • Espen John
  • Espen Cole
  • Espen Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmia or Espen more popular?

Espen is more popular, ranked #3690 compared to Esmia at #18090 in the United States.

What do Esmia and Espen mean?

Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin).

Are Esmia and Espen boy or girl names?

Esmia is primarily a girl name. Espen is primarily a boy name.

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