Elmer vs Alaric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,111 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of all, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Alaric Rank #1,111

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Alaric more popular?

Alaric is more popular, ranked #1111 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Alaric mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Alaric means "ruler of all, universal ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Elmer and Alaric boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Alaric is primarily a boy name.