Helena vs Hester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helena

Girl #414 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"shining light, bright one"

Origin: Greek

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Girl #71,482 Most Popular

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Helena Rank #414

Hester Rank #71,482

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 vs #71482 for Hester.

Is Helena or Hester more popular?

Helena is more popular, ranked #414 compared to Hester at #71482 in the United States.

What do Helena and Hester mean?

Helena means "shining light, bright one" (Greek origin).

Are Helena and Hester boy or girl names?

Helena is primarily a girl name. Hester is primarily a girl name.