Ernest vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Nova Rank #1,180

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Ernest or Nova more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Nova mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Ernest and Nova boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.