Elmer vs Jerome

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"holy name, sacred name"

Origin: Greek

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Jerome Rank #1,341

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1341 for Jerome.

Is Elmer or Jerome more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Jerome at #1341 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Jerome mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Jerome means "holy name, sacred name" (Greek origin).

Are Elmer and Jerome boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Jerome is primarily a boy name.