Ernest vs Colten

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #899 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Colten Rank #899

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Ernest or Colten more popular?

Colten is more popular, ranked #899 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Colten mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Colten means "dark settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Ernest and Colten boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Colten is primarily a boy name.