Anneliese vs Ester

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Anneliese Rank #1,412
Ester Rank #1,509

Anneliese is more popular, ranked #1412 vs #1509 for Ester.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anneliese ___

  • Anneliese Rose
  • Anneliese Marie
  • Anneliese Claire
  • Anneliese Grace
  • Anneliese Jane
  • Anneliese Kate

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 Anneliese

Gretchen Lieselotte Friedrich Maximilian Ingrid

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anneliese or Ester more popular?

Anneliese is more popular, ranked #1412 compared to Ester at #1509 in the United States.

What do Anneliese and Ester mean?

Anneliese means "grace, favor" (Hebrew via Anna origin). Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Anneliese and Ester boy or girl names?

Anneliese is primarily a girl name. Ester is primarily a girl name.

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