Ester vs Liam

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
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ester or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ester at #1509 in the United States.

What do Ester and Liam mean?

Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Ester and Liam boy or girl names?

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

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