Herbert vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Herbert Rank #2,474

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Herbert or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Elmer mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Herbert and Elmer boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.