Nathan vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Nathan Rank #62

Elmer Rank #1,169

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Nathan or Elmer more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Elmer mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Nathan and Elmer boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.