Perseus vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Perseus

Boy #1,293 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ravager, one who destroys"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Perseus Rank #1,293

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1293 for Perseus.

Is Perseus or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Perseus at #1293 in the United States.

What do Perseus and Elmer mean?

Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Perseus and Elmer boy or girl names?

Perseus is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.