Elmer vs Excel

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 #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Excel Rank #38,796

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Elmer or Excel more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Excel mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Elmer and Excel boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.