Elmer vs Monroe

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 #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Monroe Rank #1,282

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Elmer or Monroe more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Monroe mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Elmer and Monroe boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Monroe is primarily a boy name.