Elsmer
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #20,574
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Elsmer
Elsmer is a boy name .
Elsmer is currently ranked #20,574 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Elsmer include Els, Elsm, Elsmy, Elsmie, Ely, Elie, and Elskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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