Elmer vs Jacoby

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 #1,323 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

American African American Hebrew

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Jacoby Rank #1,323

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1323 for Jacoby.

Is Elmer or Jacoby more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Jacoby at #1323 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Jacoby mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Jacoby means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elmer and Jacoby boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Jacoby is primarily a boy name.