Ernest vs Marlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Marlon Rank #1,088

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Ernest or Marlon more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Marlon mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Ernest and Marlon boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.