Gilmer - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Gilmer \gi(l)-mer\ is of Old English origin, and its meaning is "renowned hostage".

Baby names that sound like Gilmer are Gilmore and Gilmour. Other similar baby names are Ailmer, Filmer and Wilmer.

Gilmer is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Gilmer. Click here to compare Gilmer with related baby names.