Wilber vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilber

Boy #4,254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute, brilliant"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Wilber Rank #4,254

Elmer Rank #1,169

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #4254 for Wilber.

Is Wilber or Elmer more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Wilber at #4254 in the United States.

What do Wilber and Elmer mean?

Wilber means "resolute, brilliant" (Germanic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Wilber and Elmer boy or girl names?

Wilber is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.