Elmer vs Albert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Albert Rank #607

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Albert more popular?

Albert is more popular, ranked #607 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Albert mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin).

Are Elmer and Albert boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Albert is primarily a boy name.