Elma vs Gertrude

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
El, Ellie, Elly

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Gertrude

Girl #4,693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spear of strength"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German English Dutch Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,693
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gertie, Trudie, Trudy

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Popularity Comparison

Elma Rank #4,584
Gertrude Rank #4,693

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 vs #4693 for Gertrude.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elma ___

  • Elma Rose
  • Elma Jane
  • Elma Grace
  • Elma May
  • Elma Ruth
  • Elma Bea

Gertrude ___

  • Gertrude Rose
  • Gertrude May
  • Gertrude Louise
  • Gertrude Ann
  • Gertrude Eleanor
  • Gertrude Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elma

Alma Marta Frida Esther Erna

If you choose Gertrude

Mildred Edmund Cornelius Prudence Humphrey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elma or Gertrude more popular?

Elma is more popular, ranked #4584 compared to Gertrude at #4693 in the United States.

What do Elma and Gertrude mean?

Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin). Gertrude means "spear of strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Elma and Gertrude boy or girl names?

Elma is primarily a girl name. Gertrude is primarily a girl name.

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