Wallace vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Wallace Rank #981

Elmer Rank #1,169

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Wallace or Elmer more popular?

Wallace is more popular, ranked #981 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Elmer mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Wallace and Elmer boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.