Percy vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Percy Rank #1,256

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Ernest mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Percy and Ernest boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.