Palmer

Meaning of Palmer

It refers to someone who carried palm branches, often a pilgrim returning from the Holy Land.

Palmer has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Palmer

Palmer is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #232 in 2025 from #675 in 2018.

Palmer as a boy's name

Palmer is also used as a boy's name. It means "pilgrim", someone who traveled to holy lands.

Notable people named Palmer

• Palmer Haycocks
  American actress
• Palmer Davis
  American artist
• Palmer Sweet
  American writer
• Palmer Williams Jr.
  American actor
• Palmer Brown
  American children's author

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Questions about the name Palmer

What does the name Palmer mean?

Palmer means it refers to someone who carried palm branches, often a pilgrim returning from the holy land, and it comes from English origins.

Is Palmer a boy's or a girl's name?

Palmer is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Palmer?

In 2025, Palmer ranked #232 for girls, up from #258 the year before.

When was Palmer most popular?

Palmer peaked at #232 in 2025.