Ernesto vs Roberto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernesto

Boy #897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"earnest, serious, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

✓ All Clear

Boy #554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright fame, shining glory"

Origin: Germanic Hrodebert

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

24 High Risk

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Ernesto Rank #897

Roberto Rank #554

Roberto is more popular, ranked #554 vs #897 for Ernesto.

Is Ernesto or Roberto more popular?

Roberto is more popular, ranked #554 compared to Ernesto at #897 in the United States.

What do Ernesto and Roberto mean?

Ernesto means "earnest, serious, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Roberto means "bright fame, shining glory" (Germanic Hrodebert origin).

Are Ernesto and Roberto boy or girl names?

Ernesto is primarily a boy name. Roberto is primarily a boy name.