Elmer vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Evan mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Elmer and Evan boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.