Albert vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Albert Rank #607

Elmer Rank #1,169

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Albert or Elmer more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Albert and Elmer mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Albert and Elmer boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.