Elmer vs Herbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Herbert Rank #2,474

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Elmer or Herbert more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Herbert mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Elmer and Herbert boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.