Ernesto

Ernesto is a masculine name with roots in the Old High German language. The name means 'the Serious' or 'the Determined'.

What does the name Ernesto mean?

Ernesto is a masculine name with roots in the Old High German language. The name means 'the Serious' or 'the Determined'. It is the Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of the name Ernst.

Where does the name Ernesto come from?

Etymology Ernesto is a masculine name of Old High German origin meaning 'the Serious' or 'the Determined'. Old High German

How do you pronounce Ernesto?

Sound & pronunciation of Ernesto: The name Ernesto is three syllables and rhythmically balanced. Pronounced as 'Er-nes-to' [ɛʁˈnɛsto] or [eʁˈnɛsto], it combines a distinctive R with an open middle syllable. The T provides a clear structure. The ending '-o' rounds the name softly. As a result, Ernesto appears powerful yet elegant - rich in tradition, present, and harmonious.

When is the name day of Ernesto?

Ernesto celebrates his name day on January 12, March 25, March 27, June 30, and November 7.

Popularity

Ernesto is a common name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 1932 at 146th place. In the last ten years, Ernesto has been given as a first name about 180 times, placing it 1,708th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,560th.

Nicknames & pet names

Eni / Enno / Erni / Ernie / Erno / Ero / Nes / Nessi / Nesso / Nesto / Toto

Similar first names

Famous people

• Ernesto Aloia (Italian writer)
• Ernesto Azzini (Italian cyclist)
• Ernesto Badini (Italian opera singer)
• Ernesto Bertarelli (Italian sailor)
• Ernesto Berumen (Mexican musician)
• Ernesto Bonacina (Italian sprinter)
• Ernesto Bonino (singer from Italy)
• Ernesto Calindri (actor from Italy)
• Ernesto Cardenal (priest, socialist politician)
• Ernesto Castillo (writer from Germany)
• Ernesto Cesaro (mathematician from Italy)
• Ernesto Cisneros (Mexican football player)
• Ernesto Cortazar (Mexican pianist)
• Ernesto Espana (boxer from Venezuela)
• Ernesto Farias (Argentinian football player)
• Ernesto Garcia (American badminton player)
• Ernesto Guevara (revolutionary)
• Ernesto Lamagna (Italian artist)
• Ernesto Mejia (Venezuelan baseball player)
• Ernesto Sabbatini (Italian actor)