Ferry vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Dutch Frisian German

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Ferry Rank #32,658

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Is Ferry or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Elmer mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Ferry and Elmer boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.