Elmer vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Harold Rank #991

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Harold more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Harold mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Elmer and Harold boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.