Ernesto vs Jairo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernesto

Boy #897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"earnest, serious, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #936 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God enlightens, he shines"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ernesto Rank #897

Jairo Rank #936

Ernesto is more popular, ranked #897 vs #936 for Jairo.

Is Ernesto or Jairo more popular?

Ernesto is more popular, ranked #897 compared to Jairo at #936 in the United States.

What do Ernesto and Jairo mean?

Ernesto means "earnest, serious, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Jairo means "God enlightens, he shines" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ernesto and Jairo boy or girl names?

Ernesto is primarily a boy name. Jairo is primarily a boy name.