Elmer vs Ralph

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,153 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Ralph Rank #1,153

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Ralph more popular?

Ralph is more popular, ranked #1153 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Ralph mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Ralph means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse origin).

Are Elmer and Ralph boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Ralph is primarily a boy name.