Ernesto
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Serious, resolute, vigorous
Origin: Spanish/Italian/Germanic
Popularity: Ranked #878 in 2025 with 272 babies born.
History: Ernesto is the Spanish and Italian form of Ernest, from the Old High German 'Ernust,' meaning seriousness or vigor. It is widely used throughout Latin America and southern Europe. The name gained literary fame through Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest and revolutionary icon Ernesto 'Che' Guevara.
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Ernesto? About 1 in 12,237 babies born in 2025 were named Ernesto, or roughly 0.7 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Ernesto
What does the name Ernesto mean?
Ernesto means “Serious, resolute, vigorous” from Spanish/Italian/Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Ernesto?
Ernesto has Spanish/Italian/Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Serious, resolute, vigorous”.
How popular is Ernesto?
Ernesto ranked #878 in 2025 — given to 272 babies that year.
When was Ernesto most popular?
Ernesto peaked in 2003 with 854 babies registered that year.
Is Ernesto a boy or girl name?
Ernesto is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Ernestos in registered births are male.
Is the name Ernesto rising or falling in popularity?
Ernesto has fallen 85 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #793 in 2020 to #878 in 2025.
How long has Ernesto been recorded?
Ernesto appears in birth records across 125 years — from 1889 through 2025.