Edwin vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Edwin Rank #383

Elmer Rank #1,169

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Edwin or Elmer more popular?

Edwin is more popular, ranked #383 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Elmer mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Edwin and Elmer boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.