Monroe vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Elmer mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Monroe and Elmer boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.