Ernest vs Devon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #960 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley dwellers"

Origin: Celtic

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Devon Rank #960

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Ernest or Devon more popular?

Devon is more popular, ranked #960 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Devon mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Devon means "deep valley dwellers" (Celtic origin).

Are Ernest and Devon boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Devon is primarily a boy name.