Farmer vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farmer

Boy #15,625 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who farms the land"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Farmer Rank #15,625

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #15625 for Farmer.

Is Farmer or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Farmer at #15625 in the United States.

What do Farmer and Elmer mean?

Farmer means "one who farms the land" (Old French origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Farmer and Elmer boy or girl names?

Farmer is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.