Elmer vs Harlem

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 #1,015 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home on the wooded hill"

Origin: Dutch

American African-American Dutch

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Harlem Rank #1,015

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Harlem more popular?

Harlem is more popular, ranked #1015 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Harlem mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Harlem means "home on the wooded hill" (Dutch origin).

Are Elmer and Harlem boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Harlem is primarily a boy name.