Ester vs Juno

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

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Juno

Girl #1,380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"queen of the gods"

Origin: Roman mythology

Cultural Roots

Roman English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,380
Total SSA Count
163
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
June

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ester Rank #1,509
Juno Rank #1,380

Juno is more popular, ranked #1380 vs #1509 for Ester.

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

Juno ___

  • Juno Rose
  • Juno Wren
  • Juno Elise
  • Juno Pearl
  • Juno Violet
  • Juno Maeve

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

If you choose Juno

Luna Phoebe Cassius Atlas Clio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ester or Juno more popular?

Juno is more popular, ranked #1380 compared to Ester at #1509 in the United States.

What do Ester and Juno mean?

Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Juno means "queen of the gods" (Roman mythology origin).

Are Ester and Juno boy or girl names?

Ester is primarily a girl name. Juno is primarily a girl name.

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