Aden vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aden

Boy #1,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,001
Total SSA Count
225
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aden Rank #1,001
Elmer Rank #1,169

Aden is more popular, ranked #1001 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aden ___

  • Aden James
  • Aden Michael
  • Aden Cole
  • Aden Thomas
  • Aden Lee
  • Aden Grey

Elmer ___

  • Elmer Lee
  • Elmer Wayne
  • Elmer Ray
  • Elmer Dale
  • Elmer Gene
  • Elmer Dean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aden

Liam Caden Brody Fiona Nora

If you choose Elmer

Harold Walter Dorothy Mildred Clifford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aden or Elmer more popular?

Aden is more popular, ranked #1001 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Aden and Elmer mean?

Aden means "little fire" (Irish Gaelic origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Aden and Elmer boy or girl names?

Aden is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.

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