Fox vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fox

Boy #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Fox Rank #1,113

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1113 for Fox.

Is Fox or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Fox at #1113 in the United States.

What do Fox and Ernest mean?

Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Fox and Ernest boy or girl names?

Fox is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.