Elmer vs Farmer

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 #15,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who farms the land"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Farmer Rank #15,625

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #15625 for Farmer.

Is Elmer or Farmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Farmer at #15625 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Farmer mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Farmer means "one who farms the land" (Old French origin).

Are Elmer and Farmer boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Farmer is primarily a boy name.