Ernest vs Terry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Terry Rank #1,187

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Ernest or Terry more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Terry mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin).

Are Ernest and Terry boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Terry is primarily a boy name.