Ester vs Lavoy

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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Lavoy

Boy #17,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the road, the path"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

French Cajun American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#17,197
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Roy, Voy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ester Rank #1,509
Lavoy Rank #17,197

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 vs #17197 for Lavoy.

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

Lavoy ___

  • Lavoy James
  • Lavoy Earl
  • Lavoy Wayne
  • Lavoy Ray
  • Lavoy Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

If you choose Lavoy

Leroy Elroy Nadine Charlene Darlene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ester or Lavoy more popular?

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 compared to Lavoy at #17197 in the United States.

What do Ester and Lavoy mean?

Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Lavoy means "the road, the path" (French origin).

Are Ester and Lavoy boy or girl names?

Ester is primarily a girl name. Lavoy is primarily a boy name.

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