Ernest vs Fox

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Fox Rank #1,113

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1113 for Fox.

Is Ernest or Fox more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Fox mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Ernest and Fox boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.