Ernest vs Wren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,027 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small songbird"

Origin: Old English

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Wren Rank #1,027

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Ernest or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #1027 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Wren mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Wren means "small songbird" (Old English origin).

Are Ernest and Wren boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Wren is primarily a boy name.