Ernesto

Boy's name

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

Meaning Serious
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 262 Falling
Peak year 2003

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Names Starting With E

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Ernesto "Che" Guevara - Revolutionary leader in Cuba.
  • Ernesto Lecuona - Cuban composer and pianist.
  • Ernesto Cardenal - Nicaraguan poet and priest.
  • Ernesto Valverde - Spanish football manager.
  • Ernesto "Ernie" Reyes Jr. - Actor and martial artist.
  • Ernesto "Ernie" Els - South African golfer.
  • Ernesto "Ernie" Hudson - Actor in "Ghostbusters" movies.
  • Ernesto "Ernie" Pyle - American war correspondent.
  • Ernesto "Ernie" Kovacs - American comedian and actor.
  • Ernesto "Ernie" Harwell - Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster.

Brothers for Ernesto

Boy names closely related to Ernesto

Alfredo Efrain Alfonso Valentin Rey Benito Esteban Ulises

Sisters for Ernesto

Girl names closely related to Ernesto

Azul Arizbeth Yuliana Julietta Julieta Areli Anahi Angelique

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Ernesto

Earnest Earnestine Erna Ernest Ernestina Ernestine Ernie

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