Elmer vs Vance

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 #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Vance Rank #996

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Vance more popular?

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Vance mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin).

Are Elmer and Vance boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Vance is primarily a boy name.