Elmer
noble and famous (Old English)
Elmer is a english / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 58, with 121,055 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
noble and famous (Old English)
Elmer originated as an English surname and given name derived from the Old English elements 'æðel' (noble) and 'mære' (famous). It gained widespread popularity in the United States in the 19th century and was introduced to the Philippines during the American colonial period. In the Philippines, it became a standard, highly familiar classic male name across generations.
Derived from Old English personal names such as Æðelmær ('noble and famous') or used as a transferred English surname.
Name character
In the Philippines
A familiar classic male name in the Philippines, commonly given to males born between the 1960s and 1990s. Common informal nicknames include 'El', 'Emeng', or 'Mel'.
Related forms
- Elmer English
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Elmer with common surname pairs
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How do I use Elmer with two Filipino surnames?
Elmer is the given name. The full name is Elmer + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Elmer a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Elmer is number 58, with 121,055 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.