Ernest vs Jon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #893 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Jon Rank #893

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Ernest or Jon more popular?

Jon is more popular, ranked #893 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Jon mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Jon means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ernest and Jon boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Jon is primarily a boy name.