Ester vs Esther

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ester

Girl #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

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Girl #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Persian

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Ester Rank #1,509

Esther Rank #131

Esther is more popular, ranked #131 vs #1509 for Ester.

Is Ester or Esther more popular?

Esther is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Ester at #1509 in the United States.

What do Ester and Esther mean?

Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Esther means "star" (Persian origin).

Are Ester and Esther boy or girl names?

Ester is primarily a girl name. Esther is primarily a girl name.