Elmer vs Branson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brand, son of the sword"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

American English

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Branson Rank #1,105

Branson is more popular, ranked #1105 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Branson more popular?

Branson is more popular, ranked #1105 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Branson mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Branson means "son of Brand, son of the sword" (Old English/Old Norse origin).

Are Elmer and Branson boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Branson is primarily a boy name.