Robert vs Ernesto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

English French German Scottish

24 High Risk

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Boy #897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"earnest, serious, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

✓ All Clear

Robert Rank #90

Ernesto Rank #897

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #897 for Ernesto.

Is Robert or Ernesto more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Ernesto at #897 in the United States.

What do Robert and Ernesto mean?

Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin). Ernesto means "earnest, serious, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Robert and Ernesto boy or girl names?

Robert is primarily a boy name. Ernesto is primarily a boy name.