Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Ernie Updated April 11, 2026 by Jennifer M. Ernie Gender: Male Origin: English Meaning: Diminutive Form Of Ernest ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Ernie? The name Ernie is primarily a male name of English origin that means Diminutive Form Of Ernest. People who like the name Ernie also like: Oliver, Leo, Percy, Lachlan, Nicholas, Owen, Hudson, Eleanor, Clementine, Fiona, Violet, Martha, Sybil, Ruby Names like Ernie: Eirwen, Eren, Erwin, Ermen, Erryn, Erno, Ermin, Eairein, Ehren, Eirny, Erna, Eran, Eirwyn, Erin, Errin, Eyranam, Eirian, Eron, Erma, Ermo, Eirene Stats for the Name Ernie Ernie is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Ernie is currently not ranked in U.S. births