Elmer vs Rafe

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 #1,311 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Rafe Rank #1,311

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1311 for Rafe.

Is Elmer or Rafe more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Rafe at #1311 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Rafe mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Rafe means "God has healed" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Elmer and Rafe boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Rafe is primarily a boy name.