Este vs Sham

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Este

Girl #7,367 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Hebrew / Persian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Spanish Italian Persian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,367
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Es, Essie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Este Rank #7,367
Sham Rank #7,495

Este is more popular, ranked #7367 vs #7495 for Sham.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Este ___

  • Este Maeve
  • Este Violet
  • Este June
  • Este Simone
  • Este Celeste
  • Este Margot

Sham ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Este

Ines Soren Luca Maren Cleo

If you choose Sham

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Este or Sham more popular?

Este is more popular, ranked #7367 compared to Sham at #7495 in the United States.

What do Este and Sham mean?

Este means "star" (Hebrew / Persian origin).

Are Este and Sham boy or girl names?

Este is primarily a girl name. Sham is primarily a girl name.

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