Esther vs Freya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esther

Girl #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#131
Total SSA Count
2,206
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Essie, Ettie

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Freya

Girl #160 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noblewoman, lady"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian British German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#160
Total SSA Count
1,877
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Frey

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esther Rank #131
Freya Rank #160

Esther is more popular, ranked #131 vs #160 for Freya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esther ___

  • Esther Rose
  • Esther Jane
  • Esther Mae
  • Esther Grace
  • Esther Violet
  • Esther Pearl

Freya ___

  • Freya Rose
  • Freya Grace
  • Freya Josephine
  • Freya Elise
  • Freya Charlotte
  • Freya Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esther

Ruth Agnes Sylvia Clement Jasper

If you choose Freya

Astrid Sigrid Ingrid Leif Bjorn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esther or Freya more popular?

Esther is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Freya at #160 in the United States.

What do Esther and Freya mean?

Esther means "star" (Persian origin). Freya means "noblewoman, lady" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Esther and Freya boy or girl names?

Esther is primarily a girl name. Freya is primarily a girl name.

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