Ernesto

Meaning of Ernesto

This name means 'serious' or 'earnest.' It suggests someone who is sincere and determined.

Ernesto has Germanic roots — browse every Germanic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ernesto

After ranking as high as #324 in 2002, Ernesto has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Ernesto

• Ernesto "Che" Guevara
  Iconic Marxist revolutionary
• Ernesto Valverde
  Spanish professional football manager
• Ernesto Zedillo Ponce de León
  Former President of Mexico
• Ernesto "Tito" Puente
  Legendary Latin jazz musician
• Ernesto Lecuona
  Renowned Cuban classical composer

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Questions about the name Ernesto

What does the name Ernesto mean?

Ernesto means this name means 'serious' or 'earnest.' it suggests someone who is sincere and determined, and it comes from Germanic origins.

Is Ernesto a boy's or a girl's name?

Ernesto is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Ernesto?

Ernesto did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Ernesto most popular?

Ernesto peaked at #324 in 2002.