Ernest vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Simeon Rank #1,142

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Ernest or Simeon more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Simeon mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ernest and Simeon boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.