Ernest vs Rodney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Rodney Rank #1,086

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Ernest or Rodney more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Rodney mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Ernest and Rodney boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.