Estes vs Melquiades

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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Popularity Comparison

Estes Rank #31,754
Melquiades Rank #31,824

Estes is more popular, ranked #31754 vs #31824 for Melquiades.

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

Melquiades ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estes or Melquiades more popular?

Estes is more popular, ranked #31754 compared to Melquiades at #31824 in the United States.

What do Estes and Melquiades mean?

Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Estes and Melquiades boy or girl names?

Estes is primarily a boy name. Melquiades is primarily a boy name.

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