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Esperance

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Pronounced ES-puh-rahnss /ˈɛs.pə.rɑːns/Medium

Meaning: From the French espérance, 'hope' (Latin sperare, 'to hope') — a classic virtue name, once used in English and French for the theological virtue of Hope.Medium

In 30 seconds: A graceful virtue name: Esperance is French for 'hope' (said 'ES-puh-rahnss'). Serene and old-world.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningFrom the French espérance, 'hope' (Latin sperare, 'to hope') — a classic virtue name, once used in English and French for the theological virtue of Hope.
U.S. rank (2022)#16045 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1918
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219182022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Esperance, French for 'hope,' belongs to the family of virtue names carried since the days of Faith, Hope and Charity. Serene and rare in the U.S. (said 'ES-puh-rahnss').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, hopeful, and old-world.

Did you know? Esperance is the French word for 'hope' (from Latin sperare, 'to hope') — a virtue name in the tradition of Faith, Hope and Charity, gentle and old-world (said 'ES-puh-rahnss').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Esperance — French 'hope'; virtue name; Latin sperare

Variations

EsperanzaEsperanseSperanza

Nicknames

EspyHope

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If you like Esperance…

Esperanza— the Spanish twin, also 'hope'
Hope— the English virtue it means
Verity— a like virtue name
Charity— a like Faith-Hope-Charity name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Esperance mean?

Esperance is French for 'hope' (from Latin sperare, 'to hope') — a classic virtue name.

How do you pronounce Esperance?

It's said ES-puh-rahnss /ˈɛs.pə.rɑːns/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Esperance a boy or girl name?

Esperance is a girl's name.

How popular is Esperance?

Esperance is a rare name in the U.S.

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