Bobby vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bobby

Boy #1,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German

English American Irish

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Bobby Rank #1,126

Elmer Rank #1,169

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Bobby or Elmer more popular?

Bobby is more popular, ranked #1126 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Bobby and Elmer mean?

Bobby means "bright fame" (Old High German origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Bobby and Elmer boy or girl names?

Bobby is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.