Elmer vs Wallace

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 #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Wallace Rank #981

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Elmer or Wallace more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Wallace mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Elmer and Wallace boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.