Elmer vs Slade

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 #1,054 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"valley, dell"

Origin: Old English

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Slade Rank #1,054

Slade is more popular, ranked #1054 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Slade more popular?

Slade is more popular, ranked #1054 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Slade mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Slade means "valley, dell" (Old English origin).

Are Elmer and Slade boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Slade is primarily a boy name.