Ernest vs Dion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine, godly"

Origin: Greek

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Dion Rank #1,119

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1119 for Dion.

Is Ernest or Dion more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Dion at #1119 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Dion mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Dion means "divine, godly" (Greek origin).

Are Ernest and Dion boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Dion is primarily a boy name.