Elmer vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Gordon mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Elmer and Gordon boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.