Esme

Meaning of Esme

Esme means "esteemed" or "loved". It's like saying someone is highly valued and cherished.

Esme has French roots — browse every French baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Esme

Esme is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #298 in 2025 from #926 in 2010.

Notable people named Esme

• Esmé Bianco
  British actress and model
• Esmé Creed-Miles
  British actress
• Esmé Stewart, Duchess of Lennox
  Scottish noblewoman
• Esmé Beringer
  British actress
• Esmé Howard, 1st Baron Howard of Penrith
  British diplomat's wife

More French names

Questions about the name Esme

What does the name Esme mean?

Esme means esme means "esteemed" or "loved". it's like saying someone is highly valued and cherished, and it comes from French origins.

Is Esme a boy's or a girl's name?

Esme is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Esme?

In 2025, Esme ranked #298 for girls, up from #344 the year before.

When was Esme most popular?

Esme peaked at #298 in 2025.