Espen vs Mia

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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Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Espen Rank #3,690
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3690 for Espen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Espen ___

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

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Espen

Signe Astrid Gunnar Leif Sigrid

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Espen or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Espen and Mia mean?

Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Espen and Mia boy or girl names?

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

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