Elmer vs Gene

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

✓ All Clear
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Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,910
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Elmer Rank #1,169
Gene Rank #1,910

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1910 for Gene.

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

Gene ___

  • Gene Paul
  • Gene Thomas
  • Gene Michael
  • Gene Anthony
  • Gene Robert
  • Gene Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elmer

Harold Walter Dorothy Mildred Clifford

If you choose Gene

Frank Shirley Rita Roy Joan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmer or Gene more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Gene mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Elmer and Gene boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.

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