Ernest Meaning and Origin
Ernest is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.
Ernest is currently #1126 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.
Famous people named Ernest are Ernest J. Gaines, Ernest George Meers, Ernest Lewis.
Ernest is a 6 letters name with 2 syllables.
Ernest
Ernest name meaning
The name Ernest is of English origin, and it means "serious" or "businesslike."
Popularity
Ernest is ranked #1126 most popular baby boy name in 2022
Gender chart
In 2022, 100% of babies named Ernest were boys
Name popularity in the US
Name popularity in Canada
Celebrities named Ernest
Ernest J. Gaines (Literature)
Ernest George Meers (Tennis)
Ernest Lewis (Tennis)
Ernest Renshaw (Tennis)
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Ernest - FAQ
What is the meaning of the name Ernest?
The meaning of the name Ernest is The name Ernest is of English origin, and it means "serious" or "businesslike.".
What is the origin of the name Ernest?
The origin of the name Ernest is .
Is Ernest a girl or boy name?
The name Ernest is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Ernest were boys, 0.00% of babies called Ernest were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Ernest?
According to statistics, Ernest is ranked 1126th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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