Elmer vs Wilbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #5,089 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, bright"

Origin: Germanic

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Wilbert Rank #5,089

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #5089 for Wilbert.

Is Elmer or Wilbert more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Wilbert at #5089 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Wilbert mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Wilbert means "resolute, bright" (Germanic origin).

Are Elmer and Wilbert boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Wilbert is primarily a boy name.