Roan vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roan

Boy #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little seal"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish American

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Roan Rank #1,351

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1351 for Roan.

Is Roan or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Roan at #1351 in the United States.

What do Roan and Elmer mean?

Roan means "little seal" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Roan and Elmer boy or girl names?

Roan is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.