Elmer vs Wilmer

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 #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Swedish Norwegian German American

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Elmer Rank #1,169

Wilmer Rank #1,848

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1848 for Wilmer.

Is Elmer or Wilmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Wilmer at #1848 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Wilmer mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Elmer and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.