Elmer vs Eber

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 #4,732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beyond, on the other side (of the river)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Eber Rank #4,732

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #4732 for Eber.

Is Elmer or Eber more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Eber at #4732 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Eber mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Eber means "beyond, on the other side (of the river)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elmer and Eber boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Eber is primarily a boy name.