Hester
Pronunciation: [ h-EHST-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Hester first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 27 babies have been named Hester in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Hester is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #30,172 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #30,172
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Spanish origin
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Akan / Fante origin
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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, Hest, Hesty, Hestie, Hey, Heie, and Heskins. 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.
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