Earnest vs Gable

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earnest

Boy #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

Cultural Roots

English American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,461
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Howie Jermiah Harmon Kanen

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Gable

Boy #5,593 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"triangular wall end, architectural peak"

Origin: Old French/Germanic (gibil)

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,593
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Tyreese Kessler Keshaun Deagan

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Popularity Comparison

Earnest Rank #5,461

Gable Rank #5,593

Earnest is more popular, ranked #5461 vs #5593 for Gable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Earnest or Gable more popular?

Earnest is more popular, ranked #5461 compared to Gable at #5593 in the United States.

What do Earnest and Gable mean?

Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin). Gable means "triangular wall end, architectural peak" (Old French/Germanic (gibil) origin).

Are Earnest and Gable boy or girl names?

Earnest is primarily a boy name. Gable is primarily a boy name.

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