Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Ernie Updated December 13, 2025 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: Owen, Theo, Oscar, Hudson, Felix, Lachlan, Nicholas, Fiona, Violet, Tessa, Celeste, Eloise, Eleanor, Ruby Names like Ernie: Erin, Eren, Ermo, Eron, Eran, Erryn, Ehren, Erno, Ermin, Eirwyn, Erna, Ermen, Eirwen, Eirene, Eirian, Erma, Eirny, Eairein, Eyranam, Erwin, Errin 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