Elmer vs Osiris

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 #977 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"throne of the eye (possible etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Egyptian

Egyptian American Afrocentric

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Osiris Rank #977

Osiris is more popular, ranked #977 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Osiris more popular?

Osiris is more popular, ranked #977 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Osiris mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Osiris means "throne of the eye (possible etymology)" (Ancient Egyptian origin).

Are Elmer and Osiris boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Osiris is primarily a boy name.