Elmer vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Adam mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Elmer and Adam boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.