Elmer vs Bronson

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 #1,038 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the brown-haired one"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Bronson Rank #1,038

Bronson is more popular, ranked #1038 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Bronson more popular?

Bronson is more popular, ranked #1038 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Bronson mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Bronson means "son of the brown-haired one" (Old English origin).

Are Elmer and Bronson boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Bronson is primarily a boy name.