Ernesto

Ernesto has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Ernesto isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Ernesto is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Ernesto was, in the past month, the 2277th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Ernesto is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Ernesto was viewed 35 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Ernesto's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Ernesto is most adored in Washington, North Carolina and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, California and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Ernesto.

Most popular breeds named Ernesto:

1. Poodle
2. Chihuahua

Ernesto is found in these categories:

spanish

A common male name originating from Spain, often used in Latin America.