Ernesto vs Fausta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernesto

Boy #897 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"earnest, serious, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#897
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nesto, Neto, Ernie

Playground Safety Score

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Fausta

Girl #67,118 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, lucky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67,118
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Fay, Faust

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ernesto Rank #897
Fausta Rank #67,118

Ernesto is more popular, ranked #897 vs #67118 for Fausta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ernesto ___

  • Ernesto Luis
  • Ernesto Miguel
  • Ernesto Antonio
  • Ernesto Carlos
  • Ernesto Javier
  • Ernesto Rafael

Fausta ___

  • Fausta Maria
  • Fausta Elena
  • Fausta Rosa
  • Fausta Isabella
  • Fausta Lucia
  • Fausta Victoria

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ernesto

Roberto Carlos Valentina Isabella Miguel

If you choose Fausta

Octavia Valentina Maximus Julius Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ernesto or Fausta more popular?

Ernesto is more popular, ranked #897 compared to Fausta at #67118 in the United States.

What do Ernesto and Fausta mean?

Ernesto means "earnest, serious, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Fausta means "fortunate, lucky" (Latin origin).

Are Ernesto and Fausta boy or girl names?

Ernesto is primarily a boy name. Fausta is primarily a girl name.

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