Ester vs Hadassa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ester

Girl #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

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Girl #1,610 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fragrant, evergreen (symbolic of the myrtle)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ester Rank #1,509

Hadassa Rank #1,610

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 vs #1610 for Hadassa.

Is Ester or Hadassa more popular?

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 compared to Hadassa at #1610 in the United States.

What do Ester and Hadassa mean?

Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Hadassa means "fragrant, evergreen (symbolic of the myrtle)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ester and Hadassa boy or girl names?

Ester is primarily a girl name. Hadassa is primarily a girl name.