Elmer vs Turner

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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Turner

Boy #1,007 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who works a lathe, craftsman"

Origin: Old English/French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,007
Total SSA Count
223
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Turn, T

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Popularity Comparison

Elmer Rank #1,169
Turner Rank #1,007

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 vs #1169 for Elmer.

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

Turner ___

  • Turner James
  • Turner Cole
  • Turner Grey
  • Turner Lee
  • Turner Knox
  • Turner Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elmer

Harold Walter Dorothy Mildred Clifford

If you choose Turner

Mason Hunter Cooper Sawyer Nora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmer or Turner more popular?

Turner is more popular, ranked #1007 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Turner mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Turner means "one who works a lathe, craftsman" (Old English/French origin).

Are Elmer and Turner boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Turner is primarily a boy name.

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