Ernest vs Andreas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,101 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Andreas Rank #1,101

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1101 for Andreas.

Is Ernest or Andreas more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Andreas at #1101 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Andreas mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Andreas means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Ernest and Andreas boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Andreas is primarily a boy name.