Charlotte vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elmer

Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,169
Total SSA Count
178
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
El

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Elmer Rank #1,169

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

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 Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Elmer

Harold Walter Dorothy Mildred Clifford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Elmer more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Elmer mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Charlotte and Elmer boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.

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