Elmer vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Markus Rank #1,231

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1231 for Markus.

Is Elmer or Markus more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Markus at #1231 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Markus mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Elmer and Markus boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.