Estes vs William

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

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Boy #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"resolute protector, strong-willed guardian"

Origin: Germanic

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Estes Rank #31,754

William Rank #10

William is more popular, ranked #10 vs #31754 for Estes.

Is Estes or William more popular?

William is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Estes and William mean?

Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin). William means "resolute protector, strong-willed guardian" (Germanic origin).

Are Estes and William boy or girl names?

Estes is primarily a boy name. William is primarily a boy name.