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Esme

Pronunciation: [ EHZM-AY ]

Boy Name #36,186 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Esme is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHZM-AY.

Parents who love the name Esme often also consider Esther, Estella, Estelle .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#36,186
Total SSA Count
5

Also a Girl Name

Esme is also used as a girl name, ranked #344.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Esme

Is Esme a boy or girl name?
Esme is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #36186. As a girl name, it is ranked #344. Esme is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Esme?
Esme is pronounced EHZM-AY.
How popular is the name Esme?
Esme is currently ranked #36186 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Esme a common or rare name?
Esme is an uncommon name, ranked #36186 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Esme

Esme is a boy name .

Is Esme a boy or girl name? Esme is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #36,186 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #344. Esme is more commonly used as a girl name.

Esme is currently ranked #36,186 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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