Gender: Male
Origin: Norwegian, Scandinavian
Meaning: Divine bear, God-bear, Divine Bear
Pronunciation: EH-spen, /ˈɛspən/, EH S AH N
Popularity Rank: #22,881
Espen is a Norwegian variant of the name Asbjorn, meaning "divine bear". It is also popular in Scandinavia and Germany.
The name Espen is of Norwegian, Scandinavian origin and means Divine bear, God-bear, Divine Bear. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Espen is commonly found in Norway, Denmark, Netherlands, and 28 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EH-spen
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛspən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH S AH N
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Espen is recorded 1,726 times globally, ranking it as the 22,881th most common name worldwide.
Espen is most prevalent in Norway, with 1,544 occurrences, making it the 22th most popular name in the country.
In Norway, the name Espen is found among 1 in every 52 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | #22 | 1 : 52 |
| Denmark | #1,510 | 1 : 2,375 |
| Netherlands | #9,715 | 1 : 11,497 |
| United States of America | #53,190 | 1 : 86,148 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Espen from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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