Ernest vs Bobby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Bobby Rank #1,126

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1126 for Bobby.

Is Ernest or Bobby more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Bobby at #1126 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Bobby mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin).

Are Ernest and Bobby boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Bobby is primarily a boy name.