Estes vs Majel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31,754
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Est, Esty

Playground Safety Score

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Majel

Girl #48,991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Maiella, a mountain region in Italy"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#48,991
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
May, Maj

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Estes Rank #31,754
Majel Rank #48,991

Estes is more popular, ranked #31754 vs #48991 for Majel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Estes ___

  • Estes Clark
  • Estes James
  • Estes Wayne
  • Estes Dale
  • Estes Ray
  • Estes Earl

Majel ___

  • Majel Rose
  • Majel Grace
  • Majel Anne
  • Majel Elizabeth
  • Majel Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Estes

Barrow Clyde Garland Warren Mabel

If you choose Majel

Deanna Beverly Guinan Worf Uhura

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estes or Majel more popular?

Estes is more popular, ranked #31754 compared to Majel at #48991 in the United States.

What do Estes and Majel mean?

Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin). Majel means "from Maiella, a mountain region in Italy" (Italian origin).

Are Estes and Majel boy or girl names?

Estes is primarily a boy name. Majel is primarily a girl name.

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