Palmer: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced PAH-mer · 2 syllables
Palmer means “a pilgrim from the Holy Land”, from English and French.
From Middle English palmer (“a pilgrim from the Holy Land”), from Old French.
- Meaning
- a pilgrim from the Holy Land
- Origin
- English, French
- Pronunciation
- PAH-mer
- US rank (2025)
- #232
- US babies a year
- about 1,370 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Palmer?
Palmer was the #232 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,560 babies. It’s rising: up 445% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #232 |
| Canada | #907 |
How old are people named Palmer?
Half of US adults named Palmer are older than 40; most are between 19 and 86. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Palmer
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
On these lists
- The most popular gender-neutral names in the US
- Rising gender-neutral names
- French gender-neutral names
- English gender-neutral names
Questions about Palmer
What does the name Palmer mean?
Palmer means “a pilgrim from the Holy Land”. It comes from English and French.
How do you pronounce Palmer?
Palmer is pronounced PAH-mer.
How popular is the name Palmer?
Palmer was the #232 name in the US in 2025, given to 1,560 babies. It’s rising: up 445% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Palmer?
Half of US adults named Palmer are older than 40. Most are between 19 and 86.