Espen name meaning
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What does Espen mean?
Unfamiliar Espen is originated from Old Norse language is a gender-neutral name especially used in Norwegian, Scandinavian, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Nordic, Espen means "Ase, Deity, Bear or God". Espen is version of Asbjørn.
Asbjørn is form of Ásbiǫrn in Danish and Norwegian languages. Asbjørn means Bear, Deity and Ase has its origin in Old Norse. Espen is variant form of new Esben. Esben is variant form of Asbjørn.
Esben is form of Esbern in Danish language. Meaning of Esben is Bear, Deity and Ase is of Old Norse origin.
How do I pronounce Espen?
The two syllabled name Espen is pronounced, e-spen. es-pen is another way(s) to say the name.
Variants of Espen
Asbjørn, Esben, Ásbiǫrn, Esbern, Esbjørn
How popular is the name Espen?
Espen is a unique baby name in United States, it has been in use since 1995 and was able to reach the top 3000 names. In 2005, it ranked 2898th when 37 boys were named Espen.
Over 575 people have been named Espen in United States. Espen is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, its highest ever rank is 2693 (2018) in its 11 years run on England and Wales naming chart.
But Espen is a popular baby name in Norway where every 1 in 400 have the name. At least, 10000 people around the globe have been given the name as per our estimate.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2023 | 4864 | 20 | 8951 | 11 |
| 2022 | 4413 | 23 | 6436 | 18 |
| 2021 | 3343 | 34 | 7974 | 13 |
| 2020 | 3638 | 29 | 8372 | 12 |
| 2019 | 3792 | 28 | 6394 | 18 |
| 2018 | 3441 | 32 | 10525 | 9 |
| 2017 | 4101 | 25 | 7834 | 14 |
| 2016 | 3520 | 31 | 6890 | 17 |
| 2015 | 3083 | 37 | 10853 | 9 |
| 2014 | 3614 | 29 | 16499 | 5 |
Facts
Espen in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 112 | 28 | 6 | 5 |
 | 63 | 5 | 10 | 0 |
 | 167 | 47 | 6 | 5 |
 | 12241 | 14120 | 6 | 5 |
 | 193 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
What numbers say about Espen?
You can become a great leader if you want. The question is how do you want to succeed in life? If your name ends with letter N, you are not an ordinary person. And you are respected for living according to your own rules. Focus on what's important to you rather than focusing on making other people content. People admire you for your honesty but they also fear what you have to say about their life.
Other names similar to Espen, for would be parents
- Gunthrudh - Boy name Gunthrudh is mainly used in Swedish and Old Swedish. Gunthrudh is equivalent of Gunnþrúðr in Swedish language
- Ud is equivalent of Oddr in Swedish language
- Olfert - Boy name Olfert is commonly used in Frisian and Danish, meaning of Olfert is "Natural Spirit or Strong Wolf"
- Sylgja means Brooch, Buckle is used mostly in Old Norse and Icelandic is a baby girl name has its origin in Old Norse
- Joper is Swedish form of Jåper
Sibling Names for Espen
If you're considering the name "Espen" for your baby, you might be wondering about potential sibling names that would complement it well. Luckily, there are plenty of options to choose from! Here are some suggestions for sibling names that would pair nicely with "Espen".
Sister for Espen
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Famous people named Espen
- Espen Søbye, Norwegian author and literary critic
- Espen Eckbo, Norwegian actor, writer and comedian
- Espen Bjervig, former Norwegian cross country skier
- Espen Berntsen, Norwegian football referee
- Espen Borge, retired Norwegian runner
- Espen Rian, Norwegian Nordic combined skier
- Espen Johnsen, Norwegian politician for the Labour Party
- Espen Aarseth, figure
- Espen Johnsen, retired Norwegian football goalkeeper
- Espen Knutsen, retired Norwegian professional ice hockey player and currently the general manager of Vålerenga
- Espen Lind, Norwegian record producer, songwriter, singer
- Espen Bredesen, Norwegian former ski jumper
- Espen Nystuen, former Norwegian footballer
- Espen Baardsen, former footballer
- Espen Olsen, retired Norwegian footballer
- Espen Beranek Holm, Norwegian pop artist and comedian
- Espen Hægeland, Norwegian footballer
- Espen Hoff, retierd Norwegian professional footballer
- Espen Søgård, Norwegian former footballer
- Espen Skjønberg, Norwegian actor of stage, screen and television
- Espen Ruud, Norwegian football defender
- Espen Børufsen, Norwegian football midfielder
- Espen Rønning in Hodejegerne as Sound Department
- Espen Klouman Høiner in Reprise as Actor
- Espen Sandberg in Kon-Tiki as Director
- Espen Bugge Pettersen is a Norwegian footballer who plays in the position of goalkeeper.
- Actor Espen Benestad, noted for TV series 4-Stjerners Middag
- Espen Moreite, from 1983 drama film Åpen framtid, who portrayed the Pål, 8 years old.
Lists having Espen
- Boys names beginning with E
- Girls names beginning with E
- American Baby Names
- English Baby Names
- Norse Baby Names
- Danish Baby Names
- Finnish Baby Names
- Norwegian Baby Names
- Swedish Baby Names
- Popular Boy Names in Norway (1985)
- Baby Names that mean Deity
- Baby Names that mean Bear
- Baby Names that mean God
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths