Ernest
Boy name · Germanic · pronounced er-NEST
Verified name
What does Ernest mean?
Serious and resolute
Origin and language
Germanic, Old english
Language family: Germanic|English
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 727 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 252 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Ernie
Variant: Earnest, Ernest
Related: Ernie
Using Ernest across cultures
An earnestly honest name with vintage dignity.
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