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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Vigor, earnestness (Spanish form of Ernest)
- Origin
- Spanish (from Germanic Ernest)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- er-NES-toh
Ernesto is a Spanish boy's name, the Spanish form of the Germanic Ernest, and it means vigor and earnestness. It's pronounced er-NES-toh, with the stress on the middle syllable. The feel is worldly and vintage, a name with some age on it that still sounds familiar.
Meaning & Origin of Ernesto
Meaning: Vigor, earnestness (Spanish form of Ernest).
Origin: Spanish (from Germanic Ernest).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Ernesto
er-NES-tohIPA /ɜrˈnɛstoʊ/
Popularity of Ernesto
Ernesto peaked at #291 in 1981, when 692 boys were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #896, with 262 babies, so it's now uncommon but still in regular use.
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FAQ
What does the name Ernesto mean?
Vigor, earnestness (Spanish form of Ernest). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Ernesto?
Ernesto is pronounced er-NES-toh (IPA: /ɜrˈnɛstoʊ/).
Is Ernesto a popular name right now?
Ernesto peaked at #291 in 1981 and is ranked #896 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1889–2024.)
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