Ernest vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Ernest or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Mathew mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ernest and Mathew boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.