Ernest vs Demetrius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,041 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"earth-lover"

Origin: Greek

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Demetrius Rank #1,041

Demetrius is more popular, ranked #1041 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Ernest or Demetrius more popular?

Demetrius is more popular, ranked #1041 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Demetrius mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Demetrius means "earth-lover" (Greek origin).

Are Ernest and Demetrius boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Demetrius is primarily a boy name.