Ernest vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernest

Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Ernest Rank #1,085

Elmer Rank #1,169

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Ernest or Elmer more popular?

Ernest is more popular, ranked #1085 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Ernest and Elmer mean?

Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Ernest and Elmer boy or girl names?

Ernest is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.