Ernest vs Aven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"river (from Celtic afon)"

Origin: Celtic

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Aven Rank #1,157

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1157 for Aven.

Is Ernest or Aven more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Aven at #1157 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Aven mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Aven means "river (from Celtic afon)" (Celtic origin).

Are Ernest and Aven boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Aven is primarily a boy name.