Elmer vs Genesis

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 #1,149 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beginning, origin"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

American Latino Christian

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Genesis Rank #1,149

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Genesis more popular?

Genesis is more popular, ranked #1149 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Genesis mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Genesis means "beginning, origin" (Hebrew via Greek origin).

Are Elmer and Genesis boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Genesis is primarily a boy name.