Elmar

♂ Boy

Pronounced EL-mar /ˈɛl.mɑr/Medium

Meaning: From the Germanic, variously 'noble and famous' (adal, 'noble', + mari, 'famous') and a form of Elmer ('noble/famous'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Noble and famous: Elmar is Germanic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EL-mar'). Routes layered.

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Origin LowGermanic

MeaningFrom the Germanic, variously 'noble and famous' (adal, 'noble', + mari, 'famous') and a form of Elmer ('noble/famous'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#10157 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1923

Total births (all-time)≈ 294

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Elmar comes from the Germanic, variously 'noble and famous' (adal, 'noble', + mari, 'famous') and a form of Elmer ('noble/famous'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'EL-mar').

In the U.S. it appears in German, Azerbaijani, and other families. Rare, noble-and-famous at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Elmar is variously 'noble and famous' in Germanic (adal + mari) and a form of Elmer — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'EL-mar').

Overall data confidence 34%

References — Elmar — Germanic; routes layered

Variations

ElmerElmarkEllmar

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Elmar mean?

Elmar is variously 'noble and famous' (Germanic, adal + mari) and a form of Elmer. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Elmar?

It's said EL-mar /ˈɛl.mɑr/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Elmar a boy or girl name?

Elmar is a boy's name.

How popular is Elmar?

Elmar is a very rare name in the U.S.