Ernesto vs Ignacio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernesto

Boy #897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"earnest, serious, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #824 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire)

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Ernesto Rank #897

Ignacio Rank #824

Ignacio is more popular, ranked #824 vs #897 for Ernesto.

Is Ernesto or Ignacio more popular?

Ignacio is more popular, ranked #824 compared to Ernesto at #897 in the United States.

What do Ernesto and Ignacio mean?

Ernesto means "earnest, serious, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Ignacio means "fiery, ardent" (Latin folk etymology (ignis = fire) origin).

Are Ernesto and Ignacio boy or girl names?

Ernesto is primarily a boy name. Ignacio is primarily a boy name.