Estes vs Murdoch

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Estes Rank #31,754
Murdoch Rank #31,871

Estes is more popular, ranked #31754 vs #31871 for Murdoch.

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

Murdoch ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Estes

Barrow Clyde Garland Warren Mabel

If you choose Murdoch

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Estes or Murdoch more popular?

Estes is more popular, ranked #31754 compared to Murdoch at #31871 in the United States.

What do Estes and Murdoch mean?

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

Are Estes and Murdoch boy or girl names?

Estes is primarily a boy name. Murdoch is primarily a boy name.

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