Elmer vs Vaughn

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

Elmer Rank #1,169
Vaughn Rank #1,188

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #1188 for Vaughn.

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

Vaughn ___

  • Vaughn James
  • Vaughn Michael
  • Vaughn Alexander
  • Vaughn William
  • Vaughn Henry
  • Vaughn Edward

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elmer

Harold Walter Dorothy Mildred Clifford

If you choose Vaughn

Brooks Camden Reid Sloane Greer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmer or Vaughn more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Vaughn at #1188 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Vaughn mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Vaughn means "small, junior" (Welsh origin).

Are Elmer and Vaughn boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Vaughn is primarily a boy name.

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