Ernest vs Perry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Perry Rank #1,243

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Ernest or Perry more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Perry mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Ernest and Perry boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.