Elmer vs Nova

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Nova Rank #1,180

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Elmer or Nova more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Nova mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin).

Are Elmer and Nova boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Nova is primarily a boy name.