Ester vs Oliver

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
Oliver Rank #3

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 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

Oliver ___

  • Oliver James
  • Oliver Thomas
  • Oliver William
  • Oliver Henry
  • Oliver John
  • Oliver Benjamin

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

If you choose Oliver

Olivia Charlotte Emma Sophia Amelia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ester or Oliver more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ester at #1509 in the United States.

What do Ester and Oliver mean?

Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ester and Oliver boy or girl names?

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

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