Richard vs Ester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Girl #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

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Richard Rank #232

Ester Rank #1,509

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1509 for Ester.

Is Richard or Ester more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Ester at #1509 in the United States.

What do Richard and Ester mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Richard and Ester boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Ester is primarily a girl name.