Elmer vs Walton

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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Walton

Boy #3,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"town in the forest (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,320
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Walt, Wally, Tony

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Popularity Comparison

Elmer Rank #1,169
Walton Rank #3,320

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 vs #3320 for Walton.

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

Walton ___

  • Walton James
  • Walton Lee
  • Walton Ray
  • Walton Dean
  • Walton Scott
  • Walton Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elmer

Harold Walter Dorothy Mildred Clifford

If you choose Walton

Eleanor Beatrice Chester Ellsworth Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elmer or Walton more popular?

Elmer is more popular, ranked #1169 compared to Walton at #3320 in the United States.

What do Elmer and Walton mean?

Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin). Walton means "town in the forest (alternate etymology)" (Old English origin).

Are Elmer and Walton boy or girl names?

Elmer is primarily a boy name. Walton is primarily a boy name.

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