Elmer vs Wilber

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 #4,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, brilliant"

Origin: Germanic

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Wilber Rank #4,254

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #4254 for Wilber.

Is Elmer or Wilber more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Wilber at #4254 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Wilber mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Wilber means "resolute, brilliant" (Germanic origin).

Are Elmer and Wilber boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Wilber is primarily a boy name.