Jackson vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Jackson Rank #35

Elmer Rank #1,169

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Jackson or Elmer more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Elmer mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Jackson and Elmer boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.