Ferry vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

English German French

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Ernest mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Ferry and Ernest boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.