Ernest Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ernest Name at a Glance

Name	Ernest
Meaning	Serious, determined. Earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust.
Origin	German
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ernest Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ernest means “Serious, determined. Earnestness or vigor, from the Old German Ernust”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ernest Name Origin

Our database records Ernest under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ernest a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ernest is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ernest

When considering Ernest for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.