Ann vs Ester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Ester Rank #1,509

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 vs #1509 for Ester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

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 Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Ester more popular?

Ann is more popular, ranked #1144 compared to Ester at #1509 in the United States.

What do Ann and Ester mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Ann and Ester boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Ester is primarily a girl name.

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