Ernest vs Amar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,241 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"immortal, eternal"

Origin: Sanskrit

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Amar Rank #1,241

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1241 for Amar.

Is Ernest or Amar more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Amar at #1241 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Amar mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Amar means "immortal, eternal" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Ernest and Amar boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Amar is primarily a boy name.