Esther vs Olivia

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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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esther Rank #131
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #131 for Esther.

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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Esther

Ruth Agnes Sylvia Clement Jasper

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esther or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Esther at #131 in the United States.

What do Esther and Olivia mean?

Esther means "star" (Persian origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Esther and Olivia boy or girl names?

Esther is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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