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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.

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Ernest name meaning

The name Ernest is of English origin, and it means "serious" or "businesslike."

Name facts

6 letter name and 2 syllables

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

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Ernest in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Ernest in Canada

Celebrities named Ernest

Ernest J. Gaines (Literature)
Ernest George Meers (Tennis)
Ernest Lewis (Tennis)
Ernest Renshaw (Tennis)
Ernest Bloch ()
Ernest Chausson ()
Ernest van der Eyken ()
Ernest Farrar ()
Ernest Gold ()
Ernest Guiraud ()
Ernest John Moeran ()
Ernest Reyer ()
Ernest Shand ()
Ernest Walker ()

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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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