Esther

Pronunciation: [ EHST-er ]

Boy Name #31,327 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Esther is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EHST-er.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #31,327
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Est Esy Estie Esthie

Also a Girl Name

Esther is also used as a girl name, ranked #131.

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Similar Names

Esther Estella Estelle Essie Esta Estell Estie Esau

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Frequently Asked Questions About Esther

Is Esther a boy or girl name?

Esther is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31327. As a girl name, it is ranked #131. Esther is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Esther?

Esther is pronounced EHST-er.

How popular is the name Esther?

Esther is currently ranked #31327 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Esther?

Common nicknames for Esther include Est, Esy, Estie, and Esthie.

Is Esther a common or rare name?

Esther is an uncommon name, ranked #31327 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Esther

Esther is a boy name .

Is Esther a boy or girl name? Esther is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,327 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #131. Esther is more commonly used as a girl name.

Esther is currently ranked #31,327 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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