Esquire vs Taft

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esquire

Boy #12,434 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shield bearer, attendant to a knight"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,434
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esq, Squire

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Esquire Rank #12,434
Taft Rank #12,441

Esquire is more popular, ranked #12434 vs #12441 for Taft.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esquire ___

  • Esquire James
  • Esquire William
  • Esquire Thomas
  • Esquire Henry
  • Esquire Arthur
  • Esquire Lincoln

Taft ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esquire

Baron Duke Earl Sterling Justice

If you choose Taft

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esquire or Taft more popular?

Esquire is more popular, ranked #12434 compared to Taft at #12441 in the United States.

What do Esquire and Taft mean?

Esquire means "shield bearer, attendant to a knight" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Esquire and Taft boy or girl names?

Esquire is primarily a boy name. Taft is primarily a boy name.

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