Elmer vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Gary mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Elmer and Gary boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.