Elmer vs Gray

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 #1,342 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the color gray"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Gray Rank #1,342

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1342 for Gray.

Is Elmer or Gray more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Gray mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Elmer and Gray boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.