Ernest vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Ash Rank #1,152

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ernest or Ash more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Ash mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Ernest and Ash boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.