Nova vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nova

Boy #1,180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new, young"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Nova Rank #1,180

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1180 for Nova.

Is Nova or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Nova at #1180 in the United States.

What do Nova and Elmer mean?

Nova means "new, young" (Latin origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Nova and Elmer boy or girl names?

Nova is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.