Elmer vs Barron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Barron Rank #1,016

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Barron more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Barron mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Elmer and Barron boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Barron is primarily a boy name.