Elmer vs Thatcher

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 #1,039 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who thatches roofs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Thatcher Rank #1,039

Thatcher is more popular, ranked #1039 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Thatcher more popular?

Thatcher is more popular, ranked #1039 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Thatcher mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Thatcher means "one who thatches roofs" (Old English origin).

Are Elmer and Thatcher boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Thatcher is primarily a boy name.