Ernest vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Gordon Rank #1,090

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Ernest or Gordon more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Gordon mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Ernest and Gordon boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.