Elmer vs Fox

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 #1,113 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the fox, cunning animal"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Fox Rank #1,113

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Fox more popular?

Fox is more popular, ranked #1113 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Fox mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Fox means "the fox, cunning animal" (Old English origin).

Are Elmer and Fox boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Fox is primarily a boy name.