Ester vs Lori

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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Lori

Girl #1,525 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"laurel, victory"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,525
Total SSA Count
141
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lo

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ester Rank #1,509
Lori Rank #1,525

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 vs #1525 for Lori.

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

Lori ___

  • Lori Ann
  • Lori Lynn
  • Lori Beth
  • Lori Jean
  • Lori Kay
  • Lori Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

If you choose Lori

Karen Donna Linda Steven Gary

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ester or Lori more popular?

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 compared to Lori at #1525 in the United States.

What do Ester and Lori mean?

Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Lori means "laurel, victory" (Latin origin).

Are Ester and Lori boy or girl names?

Ester is primarily a girl name. Lori is primarily a girl name.

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