Elmer vs Jackson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Jackson mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Elmer and Jackson boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.