Ernest vs Granger

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"farm steward, granary manager"

Origin: Old French

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Granger Rank #1,258

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1258 for Granger.

Is Ernest or Granger more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Granger at #1258 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Granger mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Granger means "farm steward, granary manager" (Old French origin).

Are Ernest and Granger boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Granger is primarily a boy name.