Elmer vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elmer Rank #1,169

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and John mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elmer and John boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.