Ernest vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Percy Rank #1,256

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Ernest or Percy more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Percy mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Ernest and Percy boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.