Jet vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jet

Boy #1,354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"black gemstone (fossilized wood)"

Origin: Old French/Greek

English Dutch American

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Jet Rank #1,354

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1354 for Jet.

Is Jet or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Jet at #1354 in the United States.

What do Jet and Elmer mean?

Jet means "black gemstone (fossilized wood)" (Old French/Greek origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Jet and Elmer boy or girl names?

Jet is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.