Elmer vs Percy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Percy Rank #1,256

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Elmer or Percy more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Percy mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Elmer and Percy boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.