Origin and Meaning of the Name Ernest
Gender:
Boy
Origin:
German
Usage:
English
Meaning:
The meaning of the name Ernest is "serious," or "determined." The most famous bearer was probably the American writer, Ernest Hemingway.
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2008 Rank:
789
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2007 Rank:
760
2006 Rank:
723
2005 Rank:
655
2004 Rank:
596
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