Hester

Pronunciation: [ h-EHST-er ]

Boy Name #30,172 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

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

Parents who love the name Hester often also consider Helen, Henrietta, Hettie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #30,172
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Heston #2876

Nicknames

Hes Hey Hesie Hestie

Also a Girl Name

Hester is also used as a girl name, ranked #71482.

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Similar Names

Helen Henrietta Hettie Helena Hester Helene Henry Hedwig

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hester

Is Hester a boy or girl name?

Hester is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #30172. As a girl name, it is ranked #71482. Hester is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Hester?

Hester is pronounced h-EHST-er.

How popular is the name Hester?

Hester is currently ranked #30172 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Hester?

Common nicknames for Hester include Hes, Hey, Hesie, and Hestie.

Is Hester a common or rare name?

Hester is an uncommon name, ranked #30172 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Hester

Hester is a boy name .

Is Hester a boy or girl name? Hester is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #30,172 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #71,482. Hester is more commonly used as a boy name.

Hester is currently ranked #30,172 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Hester include Hes, Hey, Hesie, and Hestie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Hester include Heston . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.