Ernest vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Ernest or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Emory mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Ernest and Emory boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.