Ester vs Patience

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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Patience

Girl #1,327 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"endurance, patient suffering"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American West African Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,327
Total SSA Count
172
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Patty, Pat, Pate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ester Rank #1,509
Patience Rank #1,327

Patience is more popular, ranked #1327 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

Patience ___

  • Patience Grace
  • Patience Hope
  • Patience Joy
  • Patience Rose
  • Patience Anne
  • Patience Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

If you choose Patience

Prudence Constance Hope Faith Mercy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ester or Patience more popular?

Patience is more popular, ranked #1327 compared to Ester at #1509 in the United States.

What do Ester and Patience mean?

Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Patience means "endurance, patient suffering" (Latin origin).

Are Ester and Patience boy or girl names?

Ester is primarily a girl name. Patience is primarily a girl name.

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