Espen vs Ylan

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

Espen Rank #3,690
Ylan Rank #11,651

Espen is more popular, ranked #3690 vs #11651 for Ylan.

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

Ylan ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Espen or Ylan more popular?

Espen is more popular, ranked #3690 compared to Ylan at #11651 in the United States.

What do Espen and Ylan mean?

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

Are Espen and Ylan boy or girl names?

Espen is primarily a boy name. Ylan is primarily a boy name.

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