Elmer vs Perry

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 #1,243 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pear tree"

Origin: Old English pirige

English Welsh American

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Perry Rank #1,243

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1243 for Perry.

Is Elmer or Perry more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Perry at #1243 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Perry mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Perry means "pear tree" (Old English pirige origin).

Are Elmer and Perry boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Perry is primarily a boy name.