Devon vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Devon

Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Devon Rank #960

Ernest Rank #1,085

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Devon or Ernest more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Devon and Ernest mean?

Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Devon and Ernest boy or girl names?

Devon is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.