Adore vs Ester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adore

Girl #1,650 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to love deeply, to worship"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,650
Total SSA Count
125
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dori, Addie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Ester

Girl #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Spanish Scandinavian English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,509
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Essie, Esta

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adore Rank #1,650
Ester Rank #1,509

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 vs #1650 for Adore.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adore ___

  • Adore Grace
  • Adore Mae
  • Adore Rose
  • Adore Celeste
  • Adore Skye
  • Adore Faith

Ester ___

  • Ester Rose
  • Ester Marie
  • Ester Grace
  • Ester Anne
  • Ester Claire
  • Ester Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adore

Bliss Serenity Joyelle Revere Honor

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adore or Ester more popular?

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 compared to Adore at #1650 in the United States.

What do Adore and Ester mean?

Adore means "to love deeply, to worship" (Latin origin). Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Adore and Ester boy or girl names?

Adore is primarily a girl name. Ester is primarily a girl name.

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