What does the name Elmer mean?

The name Elmer means "Noble, famous".

What is the origin of the name Elmer?

Elmer is a name of English origin.

In 2023, 178 babies were named Elmer in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Elmer is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Vintage

Births Last Year: 178 →

All-Time Total: 112,981

Peak Year: 1918

Elmer is of Old English origin, derived from the elements "æðel" meaning "noble" and "mær" meaning "famous."

Boy names closely related to Elmer

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Girl names closely related to Elmer

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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