Elmer Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Elmer Name at a Glance

Name	Elmer
Meaning	A variant of Aylmer. Famous bearer: Ebenezer and Jonathan Elmer were two famous American brothers who played an important role in the American War of Independence.
Origin	English
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Elmer Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Elmer means “A variant of Aylmer. Famous bearer: Ebenezer and Jonathan Elmer were two famous American brothers who played an important role in the American War of Independence”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Elmer Name Origin

Our database records Elmer under English origin. Browse more English baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Elmer a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Elmer is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Elmer

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