Earnest name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 15th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: English
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Earnest e(a)-rne-st
Meaning: Sincere, The Serious, Form of Ernest and Gravity
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What does Earnest mean?

Widely Accepted and All time favorite Earnest has its origin in Old High German and Germanic languages is used as a gender-neutral name and is commonly used in English, Earnest means "Sincere, The Ernest, Form of Ernest or Gravity".

Earnest is version of durable and dominant Ernest. Ernest is a variant of Ernust. Ernest is English form of Ernst. Meaning of Ernest is Serious, Gravity and Ernst is originated from French and English.

It is celebrated on November 7th.

How do I pronounce Earnest?

Three syllabled Earnest is most commonly pronounced as e(a)-rne-st. ear-nest is the different way(s) to pronounce the name.

Variants of Earnest

Ernestus, Ernest, Ernust, Ernst, Arnost, Erenst

Names that rhyme with Earnest

How popular is the name Earnest?

Earnest is a popular in United States where over 58938 new-borns have been given the name since 1880. Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1900, the moniker grabbed the 104th spot and 1150 baby boys were given the name.

Moreover, the moniker has been to the top 500 baby names an amazing 97 times Earnest is a rare baby name in England and Wales still in use today. Earnest is a common name in Nigeria, Malawi, Kenya and Zimbabwe while somewhat familiar name in Zambia, India, Uganda, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Philippines, England, Jamaica and Northern Ireland.

According to our findings, at least 50000 people have been bestowed Earnest around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018302538
2017341032
2016417324
2015335033
2014303137
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You are lagging behind on motivational front. You are undoubtedly a born leader. You like disconnecting from the world and reconnecting with your soul. When it comes to your career, reconsider your moves before you make any stupid decision you will regret later like you always do. Nothing escapes your eye, your sense of smell is highly developed, such as your sense of touch. You have a crazy and unusual life.

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Sibling Names for Earnest

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Famous people named Earnest

  • Earnest Hooton, American physical anthropologist
  • Earnest James Ujaama, American Muslim social activist and former entrepreneur trainer
  • Earnest Byner, former American football running back
  • Earnest Graham, Earnest Graham, Jr
  • Earnest Rhone, former American football linebacker
  • Earnest Jackson, Earnest Jackson, Jr
  • Earnest Gray, former American football wide receiver
  • Earnest Woodall, American composer
  • Earnestine Phillips in Here Comes the Boom as Actress

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