Elmer vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Richard mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Elmer and Richard boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.