Espen vs Perseus

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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Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,293
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Percy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Espen Rank #3,690
Perseus Rank #1,293

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 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

Perseus ___

  • Perseus James
  • Perseus Alexander
  • Perseus Gray
  • Perseus John
  • Perseus Leon
  • Perseus August

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Espen

Signe Astrid Gunnar Leif Sigrid

If you choose Perseus

Achilles Theseus Andromeda Athena Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Espen or Perseus more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Espen at #3690 in the United States.

What do Espen and Perseus mean?

Espen means "divine bear, god-bear" (Old Norse origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Espen and Perseus boy or girl names?

Espen is primarily a boy name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.

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