Rodney vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

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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Rodney Rank #1,086

Ernest Rank #1,085

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Ernest more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Ernest mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Rodney and Ernest boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.