Ervin vs Wilmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American Hungarian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,939
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Erv, Vinnie

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Wilmer

Boy #1,848 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute fame, desired renown"

Origin: Old German

Cultural Roots

Swedish Norwegian German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,848
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Will, Wil

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Popularity Comparison

Ervin Rank #1,939
Wilmer Rank #1,848

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 vs #1939 for Ervin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ervin ___

  • Ervin James
  • Ervin Lee
  • Ervin Ray
  • Ervin Wayne
  • Ervin Dale
  • Ervin Glenn

Wilmer ___

  • Wilmer James
  • Wilmer Lee
  • Wilmer Ray
  • Wilmer Arthur
  • Wilmer Eugene
  • Wilmer Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ervin

Mervin Melvin Alvin Kevin Beverly

If you choose Wilmer

Elmer Millie Clarence Mabel Eugene

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ervin or Wilmer more popular?

Wilmer is more popular, ranked #1848 compared to Ervin at #1939 in the United States.

What do Ervin and Wilmer mean?

Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin). Wilmer means "resolute fame, desired renown" (Old German origin).

Are Ervin and Wilmer boy or girl names?

Ervin is primarily a boy name. Wilmer is primarily a boy name.

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