What does the name Ernesto mean?

The name Ernesto means "Serious".

What is the origin of the name Ernesto?

Ernesto is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 262 babies were named Ernesto in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Ernesto is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 262 ↘

All-Time Total: 44,347

Peak Year: 2003

Ernesto is derived from the Germanic word "eornost," meaning "serious" or "earnest." It has been used as a given name in various languages.

Boy names closely related to Ernesto

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Girl names closely related to Ernesto

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Names with similar meaning to Ernesto

Earnest Earnestine Erna Ernest Ernestina Ernestine Ernie

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