Elmer vs Hans

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 #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Hans Rank #1,325

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1325 for Hans.

Is Elmer or Hans more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Hans mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Elmer and Hans boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.