Ernest
ER-nest
Popularity
#1083
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
304,137
Peak Year
#5,723 in 1921
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Ernest is a Germanic name meaning 'serious', 'battle to the death', or 'vigorous'.
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Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Ernest Hemingway
American novelist and short-story writer.
Ernest Borgnine
American actor.
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