John vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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John Rank #21

Elmer Rank #1,169

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is John or Elmer more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do John and Elmer mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are John and Elmer boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.