Ash vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Ash Rank #1,152

Elmer Rank #1,169

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Ash or Elmer more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Ash and Elmer mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Ash and Elmer boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.