Elmer vs Jane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Girl #269 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and Old French

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Jane Rank #269

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Jane more popular?

Jane is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Jane mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Jane means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and Old French origin).

Are Elmer and Jane boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Jane is primarily a girl name.