Elmer vs Flo

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

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Flo

Girl #71,408 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"flowing, moving freely"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,408
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Elmer Rank #1,169
Flo Rank #71,408

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #71408 for Flo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elmer ___

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

Flo ___

  • Flo Grace
  • Flo Rose
  • Flo Jane
  • Flo Mae
  • Flo Ann
  • Flo Bea

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elmer

Harold Walter Dorothy Mildred Clifford

If you choose Flo

Bea Dot Kit Meg Ro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmer or Flo more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Flo at #71408 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Flo mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Flo means "flowing, moving freely" (Latin origin).

Are Elmer and Flo boy or girl names?

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

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