What does the name Earnest mean?

The first name Earnest means “serious, resolute”.

Where does the name Earnest come from?

Earnest has its roots in Germanic.

Earnest is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Earnest is a relatively uncommon first name.

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“serious, resolute”

Origin: Germanic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 32 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Earnest Hooton Earnest Byner Earnest Graham Earnest Ross Earnest Brown IV Earnest Fields Earnest Jackson Earnest Gray Earnest Brown Jr.Earnest Woodall

Earnest is a masculine first name meaning “serious, resolute”, with roots in Germanic. The name has 2 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Earnest mean?: The first name Earnest means “serious, resolute”.
Where does the name Earnest come from?: Earnest has its roots in Germanic.
Is Earnest a girls' or boys' name?: Earnest is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Earnest?: Earnest is a relatively uncommon first name.

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