Percy vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Percy

Boy #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Percy Rank #1,256

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Percy or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Percy and Elmer mean?

Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Percy and Elmer boy or girl names?

Percy is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.