Elmore

At a Glance: Name: Elmore – Meaning: As a surname, traced to Æþelmær ('noble' + 'famous'); some sources instead explain it as a place name meaning 'elm-tree moor.' – Origin: English (surname, from Old English Æþelmær) – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: EL-mor

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Elmore started out as an English surname, and Wiktionary traces it back to the Old English name Æþelmær, built from words meaning 'noble' and 'famous.' You may have come across a different story — that it means a moor or meadow with elm trees — but that explanation doesn't match the Wiktionary derivation, which instead ties Elmore to the same root as Elmer and Aylmer. It's a name with documented surname roots rather than a single settled meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Elmore

Meaning: As a surname, traced to Æþelmær ('noble' + 'famous'); some sources instead explain it as a place name meaning 'elm-tree moor.'.

Origin: English (surname, from Old English Æþelmær).

A common claim: moor/meadow with elm trees Actually: Elmore's 'moor with elm trees' story doesn't match its actual derivation, which traces the name to the same root as Elmer/Aylmer ('noble, famous').

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Elmore

Phonetic: EL-mor   IPA: /ˈɛlmɔːr/

Popularity of Elmore

Elmore hit its high point in 1896, ranking #402 with 24 baby boys given the name; by 2021, the most recent year in the SSA's 1880-2021 data, it had dropped to #12685 with only 5 babies named Elmore.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2021.

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FAQ

What does the name Elmore mean?

As a surname, traced to Æþelmær (‘noble’ + ‘famous’); some sources instead explain it as a place name meaning ‘elm-tree moor.’. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Elmore)

How do you pronounce Elmore?

Elmore is pronounced EL-mor (IPA: /ˈɛlmɔːr/).

Is Elmore a popular name right now?

Elmore peaked at #402 in 1896 and is ranked #12685 as of 2021. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2021.)

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