Ester

Pronunciation: [ EHST-er ]

Boy Name #17,180 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Ester is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHST-er.

Parents who love the name Ester often also consider Esther, Estella, Estelle .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #17,180
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Esteban #457 Estevan #2211

Nicknames

Est Esy Estie

Also a Girl Name

Ester is also used as a girl name, ranked #1509.

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Similar Names

Esther Estella Estelle Essie Esta Estell Estie Esau

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ester

Is Ester a boy or girl name?

Ester is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #17180. As a girl name, it is ranked #1509. Ester is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Ester?

Ester is pronounced EHST-er.

How popular is the name Ester?

Ester is currently ranked #17180 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Ester?

Common nicknames for Ester include Est, Esy, and Estie.

Is Ester a common or rare name?

Ester is an uncommon name, ranked #17180 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Ester

Ester is a boy name .

Is Ester a boy or girl name? Ester is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #17,180 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,509. Ester is more commonly used as a girl name.

Ester is currently ranked #17,180 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Ester include Est, Esy, and Estie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Ester include Esteban, Estevan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.