Ester vs Neilson

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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Popularity Comparison

Ester Rank #1,509
Neilson Rank #17,280

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 vs #17280 for Neilson.

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

Neilson ___

  • Neilson James
  • Neilson Alexander
  • Neilson Reid
  • Neilson Grant
  • Neilson Hugh

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

If you choose Neilson

Fraser Duncan Callum Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ester or Neilson more popular?

Ester is more popular, ranked #1509 compared to Neilson at #17280 in the United States.

What do Ester and Neilson mean?

Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Neilson means "son of Neil" (Scottish patronymic origin).

Are Ester and Neilson boy or girl names?

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

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