Ernie vs Shadow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernie

Boy #6,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, earnest"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

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Ernie Rank #6,387

Shadow Rank #6,424

Ernie is more popular, ranked #6387 vs #6424 for Shadow.

Is Ernie or Shadow more popular?

Ernie is more popular, ranked #6387 compared to Shadow at #6424 in the United States.

What do Ernie and Shadow mean?

Ernie means "serious, earnest" (Old High German origin). Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin).

Are Ernie and Shadow boy or girl names?

Ernie is primarily a boy name. Shadow is primarily a boy name.