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The baby name Delmer is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEL-mer (IPA: /ˈdɛlmər/).

Delmer is English in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: English
Pronunciation: DEL-mer (IPA: /ˈdɛlmər/)

What is the meaning of the name Delmer ?

The baby name Delmer is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced DEL-mer (IPA: /ˈdɛlmər/).

Delmer is English in Origin.

Delmer is an English-language given name and surname whose roots are interpreted in two ways. Many see it as a spelling variant of Delmar, ultimately from Spanish del mar, “of the sea.” Others connect it to English toponymic elements: dell/dale “valley” and mere “lake, pond,” yielding a sense like “dweller by the lake in the valley.” As with several -mer names, the imagery points to water and landscape.

In the United States the name gained modest use from the late 19th to mid‑20th century, aligning with contemporary favorites such as Elmer, Wilmer, and Palmer, before fading into rarity. Notable bearer Delmer Daves, the American film director, lends it mid‑century recognition. Variant forms and related names include Delmar, Delmore, and the short form Del; Delma appears as a feminine counterpart. Today Delmer reads as a vintage, rural-evocative choice with understated charm.

Delmer has the following similar or variant Names

Delmer – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HN 0 #22 1 704
HN Boys 0 #49 4 749
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Boys 0 #178 1 2,508
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
GT 0 #336 3 5,948
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
GT Boys 0 #457 18 7,625
PA Boys 0 #467 15 9,305
CR Boys 0 #475 13 10,188
CO 0 #507 4 7,768
BO Boys 0 #575 18 9,244
PE Boys 0 #618 278 14,506
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
QA Boys 0 #742 2 18,093
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
CO Boys 0 #860 61 15,656
United States Boys 2023 #889 10 7,053
MX Boys 0 #951 32 16,355
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
AE Boys 0 #1,141 3 22,615
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Delmer is popular in 23 countries — most recent births per country:

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People also ask about Delmer

Delmer is predominantly a boy's name.
Delmer is a 2 syllable name, pronounced DEL-mer (IPA: /ˈdɛlmər/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Delmar, Delmore, Delmor and Délmer.
Across languages, Delmer has these equivalents: Elmer (similar form), Delmar (closely related), Delmond (similar sound).
Somewhat — Delmer ranked #889 in United States in 2023, placing it just outside the most common names.
Delmer's popularity is declining. It moved from #884 in 2014 to #889 in 2023 in United States.