Gender: Male
Origin: Germanic, English
Meaning: Noble and famous warrior or protector., Noble, Famous
Pronunciation: EH-mer, /ˈɛlmər/, EH L M ER
Popularity Rank: #2,092
Derived from the Old English name Æðelmaer, which means 'noble and famous'. It may also be related to the Germanic element 'helm', meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'.
The name Elmer is of Germanic, English origin and means Noble and famous warrior or protector., Noble, Famous, High-born and Renowned. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Elmer is commonly found in Peru, United States of America, Colombia, and 77 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: EH-mer
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɛlmər/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH L M ER
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
ER: Pronounce as in "bird" (B ER D)
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At NamesLook, the name Elmer is recorded 31,713 times globally, ranking it as the 2,092th most common name worldwide.
Elmer is most prevalent in Peru, with 10,964 occurrences, making it the 92th most popular name in the country.
In Guatemala, the name Elmer is found among 1 in every 85 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | #92 | 1 : 87 |
| United States of America | #795 | 1 : 292 |
| Colombia | #718 | 1 : 431 |
| Guatemala | #73 | 1 : 85 |
| Bolivia | #229 | 1 : 146 |
| Saudi Arabia | #2,079 | 1 : 1,966 |
| Mexico | #1,463 | 1 : 972 |
| Philippines | #197 | 1 : 472 |
| Costa Rica | #542 | 1 : 314 |
| Panama | #507 | 1 : 489 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Elmer from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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