Elmer vs Ferry

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 #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Ferry Rank #32,658

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Elmer or Ferry more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Ferry mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Elmer and Ferry boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.