Ester vs Gisselle

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

Ester Rank #1,509
Gisselle Rank #1,615

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 vs #1615 for Gisselle.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ester ___

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

Gisselle ___

  • Gisselle Marie
  • Gisselle Rose
  • Gisselle Nicole
  • Gisselle Anne
  • Gisselle Elena
  • Gisselle Isabel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

If you choose Gisselle

Isabelle Celeste Camille Margot Nicolás

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ester or Gisselle more popular?

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 compared to Gisselle at #1615 in the United States.

What do Ester and Gisselle mean?

Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Gisselle means "pledge, hostage" (Germanic origin).

Are Ester and Gisselle boy or girl names?

Ester is primarily a girl name. Gisselle is primarily a girl name.

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