Vance vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Vance Rank #996

Elmer Rank #1,169

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Vance or Elmer more popular?

Vance is more popular, ranked #996 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Vance and Elmer mean?

Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Vance and Elmer boy or girl names?

Vance is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.