Elmer name meaning
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What does Elmer mean?
Meaning of Elmer is Noble, Well-Known, Highborn and Renowned or Nobly Famous used for both sexes has its origin in Old English and Old High German is used mostly in Swedish, Finnish, Scandinavian, Danish, English and Norwegian.
Elmer is version of dominant Elmar. Elmar is a variant of Adalmar. Also Elmar is variation of immutable and cherished Elmer. Elmar is masculine variation of [Elma. Meaning of Elmar is Famous and Noble is of Old High German and Old English origin.
Also Elmer is equivalent of Helmer in Finnish language. The name is celebrated on August 28th.
How do I pronounce Elmer?
The proper pronunciation of two syllabled Elmer is el-mur.
Variants of Elmer
Adalmar, Almar, Aylmar, Elmar, Ellmar, Helmer, Heilmar, Helimar, Helmar
How popular is the name Elmer?
Elmer was among the popular names in United States. Since emerging in 1880 around 130117 babies have been given the first name. When at the peak of its usage in 1893, it ranked 32nd when 4373 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 219 years. In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 42 times However things change on global perspective, Elmer is extremely popular in Philippines where every 1 in 600 have the name.
Also the baby name is popular in Peru, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Colombia, Mexico and Canada. As per our findings, over 420000 babies have been bestowed Elmer around the globe.
| Year | Boys | Girls | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | Births | Rank | Births | |
| 2018 | 1258 | 145 | ||
| 2017 | 1224 | 148 | ||
| 2016 | 1163 | 163 | ||
| 2015 | 1223 | 149 | ||
| 2014 | 1134 | 167 | ||
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What numerology tells about Elmer?
Learn to let go of things that don't belong in your life anymore. You are deeply related to the 5 senses. You like people too but prefer your solitude. Your family and friends are the two most important things you care about. The rest is temporary and not worth your attention. You are a lone wolf who can survive on his own because of his skills, highly developed sense of intuition, and the ability to provide for himself.
Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Elmer
- Taylor - Cherished and Perennial unisex name Taylor is used mainly in English and English has its origin in Old French, Taylor means "Tailor or Schneider". In 2018, prevalent Taylor ranked 121 on baby girl names chart in United States
- Jayla - Meaning of Jayla is La or Jay is used as a unisex name has its roots in English is prevalently used in English
- Nellie - Illustrous and Ever lasting unisex name Nellie means "Moon or Horn Coloured". Its origin is in Latin and Old Provençal is largely used in Swedish and Danish
- Louise - Persistent and Predominant Louise notably is used in Finnish, Danish and French is a unisex name and rooted from Old High German and Germanic, meaning of Louise is "Fight, Illustrious or Fighter or Fame or War"
- Minnie - Lofty and All time favorite Minnie came from Latin and Germanic languages is used as a unisex name which is principally used in Scottish and Danish, meaning of Minnie is "Desire or Offered to the Lord"
Middle names for Elmer
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Sibling Names for Elmer
If you have decided on the name Elmer for your little one, congratulations! Now comes the fun part of deciding on a matching sibling name. To help you out, we've compiled a list of names that complement Elmer in terms of style, popularity, and meaning. Check them out below!
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Famous people named Elmer
- Elmer Diktonius, Finnish poet and composer
- Elmer George Homrighausen, American theologian
- Elmer Frank Harris, first Newfoundlander elected as National President of the Radio Television News Directors Association of Canada
- Elmer Blaney Harris, American author, dramatist, and playwright
- Elmer Beseler Harris, American businessman and political strategist
- Elmer Berger, inventor
- Elmer Berger, Jewish Reform rabbi widely
- Elmer Dresslar Jr., Elmer "Len" Dresslar Jr
- Elmer Swenson, pioneering grape breeder
- Elmer Keiser Bolton, American chemist and research director for DuPont
- Elmer Truesdell Merrill, American Latin scholar, born at Millville
- Elmer Gertz, American lawyer, writer, law professor
- Elmer Bendiner, notable American writer and journalist
- Elmer Ryan, United States Representative from Minnesota
- Elmer Drew Merrill, American botanist and taxonomist
- Elmer Noble,
- Elmer Lincoln Irey, United States Treasury Department official and director of the Internal Revenue Service's lead investigative unit during the federal tax evasion prosecution of Chicago mobster Al Capone
- Elmer E. Rasmuson, American banker
- Elmer Mustard, was appointed the 13th Fire Commissioner of the City of New York by Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia on February 23
- Elmer E. Studley, American politician from New York
- Elmer Glenn Cooper, officer in the United States Navy
- Elmer T. Shannon, American racecar driver
- Elmer Lower, American journalist and president of ABC News
- Elmer R. Gates, American scientist and inventor; born near Dayton
- Elmer Symons, motorcycle enduro racer
- Elmer P. Martin Jr., Elmer P. Martin Jr
- Elmer Wexler, illustrator and cartoonist
- Elmer Henry Maytag, Maytag Corporation president starting in 1926
- Elmer Eggert, Listed at, 160 lb
- Elmer Rees, Welsh mathematician with publications
- Elmer Eric Schattschneider, American political scientist
- Elmer McCollum, American biochemist
- Elmer Bernstein, American composer and conductor
- Elmer L. Andersen, American businessman, philanthropist
- Elmer Austin Benson, American lawyer and politician from Minnesota
- Elmer Ambrose Sperry, Elmer Ambrose Sperry, Sr
- Elmer Knutson, Canadian businessman
- Elmer Fung, Taiwanese retired politician
- Elmer Flick, American professional baseball outfielder
- Elmer Layden, American football player, coach
- Elmer Snowden, banjo player of the jazz age
- Elmer Bischoff, visual artist in the San Francisco Bay Area
- Elmer Fowler Stone, United States naval aviator and a commander
- Elmer Batters, pioneer fetish photographer
- Elmer Rice, American playwright
- Elmer George, American race car driver
- Elmer Ray, American heavyweight boxer
- Elmer MacKay, Canadian former politician
- Elmer Valo, Slovak American right fielder
- Elmer Robinson, 33rd mayor of San Francisco, California
- Elmer Sopha, Canadian politician
- Elmer Buchanan, former politician in Ontario, Canada
- Elmer Valentine, co-founder of three famous nightclubs on the Sunset Strip
Lists having Elmer
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- Baby Names that mean Noble
- Baby Names that mean Famous
- Baby Names that mean Highborn
- Baby Names that mean Renowned
- Baby Names that mean Honorable
- Baby Names that mean Helmet