Boy Name
Ernest
"Serious and resolute; one who is earnest and sincere."
Ranked #1083 for boys
About the Name Ernest
Meaning
Serious and resolute; one who is earnest and sincere.
Origin
GermanicGender
Boy
First Letter
EBoy Rank
#1083
Ernest is a boy name of Germanic origin. The name means "Serious and resolute; one who is earnest and sincere." and Currently ranked #1083 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with E or explore other Germanic names.
Popularity Over Time
#39874 1950
#27095 1960
#16909 1970
#11343 1980
#6064 1990
#3332 2000
#2211 2010
#993 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Ernest
- EH Ernest Hemingway (author)
- EB Ernest Borgnine (actor)