Roberto vs Ernesto

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roberto

Boy #554 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright fame, shining glory"

Origin: Germanic Hrodebert

Italian Spanish Portuguese Latin American

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

Roberto Rank #554

Ernesto Rank #897

Roberto is more popular, ranked #554 vs #897 for Ernesto.

Is Roberto or Ernesto more popular?

Roberto is more popular, ranked #554 compared to Ernesto at #897 in the United States.

What do Roberto and Ernesto mean?

Roberto means "bright fame, shining glory" (Germanic Hrodebert origin). Ernesto means "earnest, serious, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Roberto and Ernesto boy or girl names?

Roberto is primarily a boy name. Ernesto is primarily a boy name.