Elmer vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Ash Rank #1,152

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Ash more popular?

Ash is more popular, ranked #1152 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Ash mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Elmer and Ash boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Ash is primarily a boy name.