Ernest vs Beaux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

English German French

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Boy #1,009 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"beautiful, handsome"

Origin: French

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Beaux Rank #1,009

Beaux is more popular, ranked #1009 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Ernest or Beaux more popular?

Beaux is more popular, ranked #1009 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Beaux mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Beaux means "beautiful, handsome" (French origin).

Are Ernest and Beaux boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Beaux is primarily a boy name.